[Method for prevention of tissue atrophy after teeth extraction]

Area of Science:

• Oral surgery
• Periodontology
• Dental implantology

Background:

• Tooth loss significantly impacts oral function and smile aesthetics.
• Gingival volume and position are crucial for 'pink esthetics' in smile design.
• Optimal tissue preservation post-extraction is key for successful rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a method for optimal tissue preservation following anterior tooth extraction.
• To evaluate the efficacy of free tissue transfer for maintaining gingival volume and position.
• To achieve both functional and esthetic rehabilitation in patients with tooth loss.

Main Methods:

• A free palatal autograft was utilized to refill extraction defects in 24 patients.
• The graft was positioned and sutured to the existing gingival margin.
• Sutures were removed after 7 days, with follow-up assessments.

Main Results:

• The free tissue transfer method demonstrated efficiency in preserving and augmenting soft tissues.
• Successful integration of the palatal graft contributed to improved gingival volume and position.
• The procedure facilitated favorable conditions for subsequent functional and esthetic restoration.

Conclusions:

• The described free tissue transfer technique is an effective approach for optimal tissue preservation after frontal tooth extraction.
• This method can be recommended for use in inpatient oral surgery settings.
• Achieving optimal gingival aesthetics alongside functional recovery is attainable with this surgical approach.