Aims and objectives:

Gain an understanding of hard tissue versus soft tissue in this debate, taking into consideration:

• Soft and hard tissue attachment to dental implants: experimental and clinical studies
• Rough surfaces versus smooth surfaces
• Micro and nanostructure control of cell attachment and spreading
• Osseointegration and bone ingrowth
• Tooth versus implant: implants and tissue reaction
• Force shielding
• Keratinised mucosa
• Abutment: selection, shape, surface, decontamination, handling
• Gingival recession

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