MANDIBULAR VESTIBULOPLASTY AND GINGIVAL GRAFTS USING IMPACTED POSTS

In the presence of an atrophic endentulous mandible, the stability of the mandibular denture is related to the quality of the osteomucosal s upport and the muscles surrounding it. A new procedure for vestibulopl asty is described that combines a periosteal flap and a gingival graft . Titanium impacted posts are used for fixation and the stabilization of the flap and graft. This clinical report presents the results for 1 2 patients. Clinical appraisal indicates that the technique appears to improve the anteroposterior stability of the mandibular denture, incr easing the attached mucosa and offering better long-term results. The management of the gingival and muscular environment can improve the pe ri-implant area.