Modified Palatal Roll Flap: A Novel Technique for Horizontal Ridge Augmentation.

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Oral Surgery

Background:

• The Abrams palatal roll technique is a standard procedure for increasing soft tissue volume in the maxillary aesthetic zone around dental implants.
• This technique utilizes a de-epithelialized connective tissue flap from the palate, rolled under the labial oral mucosa.

Observation:

• The described modified roll technique was employed for horizontal ridge augmentation in a clinical case.
• This method aims to augment soft tissue bulk, thereby improving gingival thickness and contour.

Findings:

• The modified Abrams palatal roll technique offers an efficient and straightforward method for soft tissue augmentation.
• It successfully increases the bulk of peri-implant soft tissues, enhancing the aesthetic outcome.
• The technique avoids the need for a secondary donor site for connective tissue grafting.

Implications:

• This technique provides a valuable alternative for managing soft tissue deficiencies in the aesthetic zone.
• It simplifies the surgical procedure for peri-implant soft tissue augmentation.
• The modified roll technique holds potential for improving patient outcomes in implant dentistry, particularly for horizontal ridge augmentation.