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Background: Recent advancements in dental implant materials have highlighted zirconia as a promising alternative to traditional titanium implants. The soft tissue response is crucial for the long-term success and esthetics of dental implants. Therefore, this study aims to compare soft tissue thickness, pocket depth, bleeding on probing, and gingival color around zirconia and titanium implants. Methods: This retrospective cohort study enrolled 60 patients one year post-implant placement, conducted at King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry (KAU-FD) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from April to October 2024. Soft tissue parameters (thickness, pocket depth, bleeding on probing) around zirconia and titanium implants were measured using a UNC-15 periodontal probe. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 27. Results: Significant differences were found between zirconia and titanium implants in terms of soft tissue thickness (p=0.031), color (p<0.001), and bleeding on probing (p=0.004). Zirconia implants were associated with thinner soft tissue (53.8%) compared to titanium implants (73.5% thick tissue). All patients with titanium implants experienced color changes, while 82.1% of zirconia patients reported no change. Additionally, all titanium implant patients had bleeding on probing, whereas none of the zirconia implant patients did. Conclusions: Zirconia implants appear to be reliable replacements for situations wherein titanium is not a feasible choice or where aesthetics are a priority. Further research is recommended to continue exploring the long-term outcomes and potential advantages of zirconia implants in diverse patient populations.

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zirconia implant; titanium implant; peri-implant soft tissue, clinical practice, follow-up

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Almarghlani, A., Baamer, D., Indijani, R., Baabdullah, F., Abed, H., & Sharka, R. (2025). Evaluation of Soft Tissue Parameters around Titanium and Zirconia Implants in the Anterior Region: A retrospective Study. Journal of Contemporary Dental Sciences, 2(1), 21–26. Retrieved from https://jcds.qu.edu.sa/index.php/JCDS/article/view/2369
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