TECHNIQUES OF SOFT TISSUE RIDGE AUGMENTATION–AN OVERVIEW

Raghavendra reddy N; Dr. Naarayanen.M.B.; Esther Nalini H

Volume : III, Issue : XI, November - 2014

TECHNIQUES OF SOFT TISSUE RIDGE AUGMENTATION–AN OVERVIEW

Raghavendra Reddy N, Dr. Naarayanen. M. B. , Esther Nalini H

Abstract :

Defective residual alveolar ridge is commonly encountered problem in dental practice which occurs following traumatic tooth extraction, long standing edentulous space and also as a result of periodontal disease. Failure to manage the alveolar ridge defects and treating the patient with prosthetic replacement leads to compromised results with unaesthetic long pontics. This undesired result can be managed by a procedure called ridge augmentation before doing prosthesis. This present review is focused on various grafting methods and different techniques for soft tissue augmentation.