A prosthetic view on vestibuloplasty with free mucosal graft

One hundred and twenty-four edentulous patients underwent preprosthetic surgical treatment; a mandibular and/or maxillary vestibuloplasty, some of them in combination with a deepening of the floor of the mouth or a tuberoplasty. One-three years after operation vertical dimension, central relation, retention, and function of the complete dentures were evaluated. Attention was also paid to the scar region in cheek and vestibulum, to the aspect of the mucosal graft, the changes in sensibility of chin and lips, and the changes in physiognomy. The scar position in the sulcus was investigated. The patients were questioned about difficulties in speech and tongue movement, and pain experience after the operation. They were also asked whether they regarded the new denture as an improvement and the operation as successful, and whether they would recommend the operation to others.