title: A method for securing conservative block section in the mandibular anterior region.
abstract: A conservative method for removal of histologic block tissue sections has been presented. Its application permits the operator to conserve a portion of lingual alveolar bone in the mandibular anterior region to allow maintenance of a sufficient amount of ridge bone and tissue for construction of a functional and esthetic removable or fixed prosthetic appliance. This block section procedure may be modified to permit more conservation of human tissues in those studies involving human subjects.
mesh_terms: D000541:Alveolectomy / Q000379:methods*; D000543:Alveoloplasty / Q000379:methods; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000637:transplantation; D005890:Gingivectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D010519:Periodontium / Q000601:surgery*; D010521:Periosteum / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous