STRIP GINGIVAL AUTOGRAFT USED TO CORRECT MUCOGINGIVAL PROBLEMS AROUNDIMPLANTS

Authors
HAN TJ KLOKKEVOLD PR TAKEL HH
Citation
Tj. Han et al., STRIP GINGIVAL AUTOGRAFT USED TO CORRECT MUCOGINGIVAL PROBLEMS AROUNDIMPLANTS, The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry, 15(4), 1995, pp. 405-411
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry → ACNP
ISSN journal
01987569
Volume
15
Issue
4
Year of publication
1995
Pages
405 - 411
Database
ISI
SICI code
0198-7569(1995)15:4<405:SGAUTC>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
This case report describes the use of a strip gingival autograft to tr ansplant narrow strips of keratinized gingiva around dental implants. Replacement of unattached, nonkeratinized mucosa with keratinized ging iva resulted in firmly attached gingiva and an improved seal around im plants that was healthier and more resistant to inflammation. The stri p gingival autograft technique is a simple surgery that results in les s discomfort for the patient and provides predictable results.