Effects of palatal alveolar bone on resorption and implant failure rates in the aesthetic area of maxillary teeth: A retrospective study based on cone‐beam computed tomography

Palatal alveolar bone thickness at the implant platform level does not influence bone resorption outcomes or survival rates in the maxillary aesthetic zone. However, excessive reduction of palatal bone at the root tip (< 5.76 mm) increases failure risk. Preoperative planning should preserve adequate palatal bone mass while avoiding unnecessary bone removal for long-term stability.