Article
Mucosal Detachment Technique for Flap Advancement in a Thin Tissue Phenotype: Technique Illustration.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry - 1 Jan 2000
Steigmann Larissa, Steigmann Marius, Wang Hom-Lay
Abstract excerpt
Passive-tension flap closure of primary wounds remains the most important factor for achieving predictable bone augmentation outcomes. So far, no specific surgical technique has been proposed for major flap advancement, specifically in the thin tissue phenotype (≤ 1.5 mm thick). This article illustrates a detailed description of the Mucosal Detachment Technique (MDT), which separates the mucosal tissue from the...
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