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Masticatory mucosa and periodontal phenotype: a review.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry - 1 Apr 2002
Müller Hans-Peter, Eger Thomas
Abstract excerpt
In recent years, the dimensions of different parts of the masticatory mucosa have become the subject of considerable interest in periodontics from both an epidemiologic and a therapeutic point of view. In the present article, the clinical relevance of the thickness of the masticatory mucosa for the development of gingival recessions, surgical root coverage, as well as graft harvesting will be reviewed. The...
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