title: Peri-implant free gingival grafts: rationale and technique.
abstract: Inflamed and retractable mucosal margins around dental implants present unique problems in treatment. A rationale and technique for free gingival grafting around single or multiple implant abutments and two clinical examples are presented here.
authors.affiliation: Dental Corps, US Navy.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Horning
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Mullen
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects; D015921:Dental Implants; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D016348:Osseointegration; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants