title: An alternative technique for the pre-prosthetic and periodontal wedge procedures.
abstract: An alternative technique for the distal wedge procedure to be used in periodontal and prosthetic indications is presented. Fifteen patients with periodontal pockets in the distal region of the left and right molars were treated. The advantages of this alternative technique are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Grein
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Novaes
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Feres Filho
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Novaes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps