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
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
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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