Title
Management of peri-implant mucositis of multiple osseointegrated implants using a modified free gingival graft 'Punch technique' in the total edentulous area: A case report
Date Issued
2021
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
MAYTA TOVALINO, FRANK ROGER
Luza S.
Publisher(s)
Wolters Kluwer (UK) Ltd.
Abstract
The purpose of this case report was to describe a technique to modify the free gingival graft by perforations within the graft to guarantee a horizontal increase in the keratinized mucosa in the anteroinferior sector of a total edentulous mandible after osseointegration of previously placed dental implants in a hybrid prosthesis protocol. A 71-year-old male underwent free modified gingival graft surgery with perforations at the level of each implant. At 3 months, the mucosa appeared to be healthy and keratinized, especially at a horizontal level around the implants previously diagnosed with mucositis, providing the patient with satisfactory results. Finally, the hybrid prosthesis was cleaned and polished due to the presentation of a hard plate at the level of the abutments. Within the limitations of this case report, further research is needed to evaluate the long-Term efficacy of this modification to the free gingival graft.
Start page
109
End page
113
Volume
11
Issue
1
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Odontología, Cirugía oral, Medicina oral
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85100400212
Source
Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry
ISSN of the container
2231-0762
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