Abstract:It is generally agreed that firmly attached keratinized mucosa surrounding the implant and abutment is thought to provide additional protection against mechanical trauma. Inflammation of soft tissue can result in peri-implantitis [1] with marginal bone loss or hyperplasia of surrounding mucosa. The purpose of this article is to describe our experience in using the two dental implants placed in the canine region in completely edentulous mandible and implant retained denture as a stent for vestibuloplasty.
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