Free autogenous graft coverage of vital retained roots.
The use of free autogenous grafts to the alveolus during root submergence was shown to be a method that might be used to prevent the loss of masticatory mucosa and vestibular depth, which have been regarded as problems associated with the procedure.
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000502:physiology*; D000818:Animals; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000517:prevention & control; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014070:Tooth / Q000601:surgery; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000502:physiology*