Modified roll technique for localized alveolar ridge augmentation.
A modification of Abram's roll technique is described. A "trap-door" approach is used to reflect and preserve the epithelium that overlies the connective tissue pedicle; the epithelial pedicle is used to cover the donor site. Two case reports illustrate the technique.
Scharf
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New York University, College of Dentistry.
Tarnow
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D000328:Adult; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D004848:Epithelium / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps