Otro
Vestibuloplasty by modified kazanjian technique in treatment with dental implants
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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, v. 24, n. 4, p. 1373-1375, 2013.
1049-2275
1536-3732
10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182860524
WOS:000330129000128
2-s2.0-84880908589
Autor
Ponzoni, Daniela
Jardim, Ellen Cristina Gaetti
De Carvalho, Paulo Sérgio Perri
Resumen
Dentists are often faced with extensively resorbed mandibular ridges with shallow buccal vestibule and high insertion of the mentalis muscle in relation to the crest of the ridge, causing the displacement of the prosthesis. Vestibuloplasty techniques aim at eliminating the muscle insertions, reposition the mucosa, and increase the area chapeável, giving more stability to the prosthesis. Among the techniques to deepen the vestibule are submucosal vestibuloplasties by secondary epithelialization and with mucosal and skin grafts. We will discuss vestibuloplasty by secondary epithelialization with emphasis on the so-called modified Kazanjian technique. This technique provides an appropriate result and does not require hospitalization, additional surgery at the donor, or prolonged periods without the use of prosthesis. © 2013 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.