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International Journal of Implant Dentistry
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Fig. 4

From: Laterally rotated flap for soft tissue augmentation around maxillary loaded osseointegrated dental implants: preliminary results of a pilot study

Fig. 4

Laterally rotated flap from the distopalatal area. a, b Pre-surgical situation. Peri-implant mucositis. Lack of keratinized tissue and marginal soft tissue mobility. c X-ray showing no peri-implantitis. d Firm attached bleeding recipient area. e Pediculated flap from the distopalatal adjacent area. f Pedicle sutured to the recipient bed. Collagen sponge device protecting the donor area. g, h Nine months follow-up showing a keratinized and increased peri-implant healthy soft tissue. Frontal and occlusal view

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