title: [Edlan-Mejchar's method as a preprosthetic surgical measure for the stabilization of total mandibular prostheses. Report on first experiences].
abstract: In the present 1-year study, the method inaugurated by Edlan and Mejchar as a "periodontal-preventive operation intended for deepening the lower oral vestibule" was used as a preprosthetic-surgical measure. The operating technique is described in detail and the suitability of this method is proved by the results from 13 patients. It is a very recommendable method for deepening the lower oral vestibule.
mesh_terms: D003781:Denture Retention; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D014727:Vestibuloplasty / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Die Methode nach Edlan-Mejchar als präprothetisch-chirurgische Massnahme zur Lagestabilisierung von totalen Unterkieferprothesen -Ein erster Erfahrungsbericht