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The connective tissue platform technique for soft tissue augmentation.

Giovanni Zucchelli¹, Claudio Mazzotti, Valentina Bentivogli

¹Department of Odontostomatology, Bologna University, Bologna, Italy. giovanni.zucchelli@unibo.it

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This case report details a new connective tissue graft technique for augmenting soft tissue in alveolar ridge defects. The innovative method achieved significant vertical and horizontal soft tissue gains in a single surgical procedure.

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Area of Science:

Periodontology
Oral Surgery
Prosthodontics

Background:

Alveolar ridge defects, particularly in the maxillary anterior region, pose challenges for esthetic dental rehabilitation.
Class III ridge defects require effective soft tissue augmentation for optimal outcomes.

Observation:

A novel subepithelial connective tissue graft technique was employed, utilizing an in situ connective tissue "platform" for graft stabilization.
A de-epithelialized free gingival graft was doubled and folded to achieve adequate thickness for horizontal soft tissue loss.
Soft tissue conditioning involved shaping with a bur and composite resin application, followed by prosthetic restoration focusing on the cementoenamel junction.

Findings:

The surgical technique successfully achieved 5 mm vertical and 4 mm horizontal soft tissue augmentation.
Significant soft tissue gains were accomplished in a single surgical intervention.
The technique facilitated improved soft tissue emergence profile for esthetic rehabilitation.

Implications:

This technique offers a viable solution for managing localized alveolar ridge defects, enhancing esthetic outcomes.
The described method provides a predictable approach for soft tissue augmentation in challenging cases.
Further research may explore the long-term stability and applicability of this graft technique in diverse clinical scenarios.