Reconstruction of lingual sulcus in a severely atrophic mandible using a modified approach as a pre‐prosthetic surgery: Case series

Abstract

Abstract Shallow lingual vestibule and lack of keratinized attached mucosa are considered risk factors for the long‐term success of dental implants. This article describes a modified surgical approach accompanied by a free gingival graft to correct the shallow lingual/buccal vestibule and to increase the keratinized tissue around dental implants.

Keywords

• alveolar bone loss
• dental implants
• denture overlay
• mouth floor
• suture technique