The alteration of lingual mucosa with free gingival grafts. Protection of a denture bearing surface.
A technique has been described which has altered the form of denture bearing alveolar mucosa. Free gingival palatal grafts were used to create an attached gingival environment upon which removal denture prosthesis may rest.
D000539:Alveolar Process; D003781:Denture Retention; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous