Periosteal releasing incision for successful coverage of augmented sites. A technical note.
The periosteal releasing incision (PRI) is very common in intraoral surgical procedures, especially when flap advancement is indicated, that is, when vertical or horizontal augmentations take place. This technical note describes the surgical skills for sufficient flap advancement. Complications due to improper PRI are also discussed.
Romanos
George E
GE
Eastman Institute of Oral Health, University of Rochester, NY, USA. Georgios_Romanos@urmc.rochester.edu
D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010521:Periosteum / Q000601:surgery*; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000517:prevention & control