Fig. 4. Soft tissue parameters at 5-year post-loading. a Plaque index: score 0, no plaque detected; score 1, plaque only recognized by running a probe across the smooth marginal surface of the implant; score 2, plaque seen by the naked eye; score 3, abundance of soft matter. b Sulcus bleeding index: score 0, no bleeding when a periodontal probe was passed along the gingival margin adjacent to the implant; score 1, isolated bleeding spot visible; score 2, blood formed a confluent red line on margin; score 3, heavy or profuse bleeding. c Oral hygiene assessed per patient : Clinical and patient-reported outcome of implant

Fig. 4. Soft tissue parameters at 5-year post-loading. a Plaque index: score 0, no plaque detected; score 1, plaque only recognized by running a probe across the smooth marginal surface of the implant; score 2, plaque seen by the naked eye; score 3, abundance of soft matter. b Sulcus bleeding index: score 0, no bleeding when a periodontal probe was passed along the gingival margin adjacent to the implant; score 1, isolated bleeding spot visible; score 2, blood formed a confluent red line on margin; score 3, heavy or profuse bleeding. c Oral hygiene assessed per patient

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