Publication: Soft Tissue Ridge Augmentation for Pontic Site Preparation: A Perio-Prostho Synergy
Date
2025
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The reconstruction of a lost alveolar housing is important to achieve a harmonious
balance between biology, function, and aesthetics for a prosthesis’s successful
outcome. Soft tissue ridge augmentation is a periodontal surgical procedure
designed to correct mild to moderate horizontal alveolar ridge deformities
alongside fixed partial prosthesis, mostly preferred for their aesthetic benefits
and less invasive nature as compare to hard tissue augmentation. Moreover, the
increase in keratinized tissue and the improved soft tissue profile reduces the risk of
future complications and is essential for hygiene maintainance. The purpose of this
case report was to present the successful periodontics-prosthodontics synergistic
approach to treat a seibert class I moderate type ridge defect with additional
vestibular depth and keratinized tissue insufficiency issues in an edentulous molar
pontic site using a free gingival onlay graft.
KEY WORDS
Alveolar ridge augmentation, Autograft, Esthetics, Pontic site preparation
Description
Marattha P,1 Humagain M,1 Lamichhane S,1 Rijal AH,1 Shrestha A,2 Timilsina S1
1Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology
2Department of Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthesis
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Keywords
Alveolar ridge augmentation, Autograft, Esthetics, Pontic site preparation