title: Enhanced fixed prosthetics with a connective tissue ridge augmentation.
abstract: Augmentation of the partially edentulous ridge can significantly improve the final prosthetic result. The subepithelial connective tissue graft is the treatment of choice to enhance soft tissue contours. The major advantage of the connective tissue graft is the preservation of the existing gingival coloration and tissue characteristics. A case is described that utilizes the subepithelial connective tissue graft for augmentation of a maxillary anterior ridge prior to prosthetic rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Army Dental Activity, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, USA.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Breault
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Shakespeare
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Fowler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000293:injuries*; D008889:Military Personnel; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000601:surgery*