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Flabby ridge correction using an auxiliary technique with connective tissue graft
Célia Tomiko Matida Hamata Saito1, Eloá Rodrigues Luvizuto, Alvaro Francisco Bosco
1Department of Surgery and Integrated Clinic, UNESP-Univ Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo, Brazil. celiatomiko@hotmail.com
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 27, 2012
Summary
Flabby alveolar ridges in patients needing dentures can cause instability. This study shows surgical excision and connective tissue grafting effectively corrected flabby ridges, improving denture success.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Flabby anterior alveolar ridges in the maxilla are common in patients with a partially dentate mandible.
- This condition compromises denture retention and stability, impacting treatment outcomes.
Observation:
- A case report detailing the management of a patient with significant anterior maxillary alveolar ridge flabbiness.
- The flabby tissue presented a challenge for conventional total prosthesis fabrication and function.
Findings:
- A combined surgical technique involving excision of the flabby tissue and autogenous connective tissue grafting was employed.
- This approach successfully corrected the ridge morphology, enhancing osteomucosal support.
- The procedure also increased vestibule depth, creating a more favorable foundation for the prosthesis.
Implications:
- This surgical-prosthetic technique offers a viable solution for improving denture stability and retention in patients with compromised alveolar ridges.
- The enhanced support and vestibule depth contribute to increased patient satisfaction and functional success with conventional total prostheses.
- This case highlights the importance of addressing alveolar ridge deformities for predictable prosthetic outcomes.