title: Soft Tissue Closure of Grafted Extraction Sockets in the Anterior Maxilla: A Modified Palatal Pedicle Connective Tissue Flap Technique.
abstract: Localized ridge resorption, the consequence of socket collapse, following tooth extraction in the anterior maxilla can adversely affect esthetics, function, and future implant placement. Immediate grafting of extraction sockets may help preserve natural ridge contours, but a lack of available soft tissue can compromise the final esthetic outcome. The presented modified rotated palatal pedicle connective tissue flap is a useful technique for simultaneous soft tissue coverage and augmentation of grafted sockets to improve esthetic outcome. This article delineates its advantages through the presentation of a four-case series using this new technique.
authors.forename: Edgard
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: El Chaar
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Oshman
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cicero
authors.forename: Alejandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Castano
authors.forename: Cinzia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dinoi
authors.forename: Leila
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Soltani
authors.forename: Yoonjung Nicole
authors.initials: YN
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult