Flipped autograft: A novel approach for management of wound dehiscence in implant dentistry. A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

This case report describes a novel technique for management of peri-implant wound dehiscence that involves using auto graft from the same surgical site to seal the dehiscence defect.

Case presentation

A 21-year-old female was referred for extraction of a non-restorable lower left first molar and replacement by immediate dental implant. Following attachment of the cover screw bone graft biomaterial and collagen membrane was secured over the biomaterial and buccal flap was coronally positioned and sutured. Patient was seen 1 week after surgery for follow up where a minor wound dehiscence was discovered with some biomaterial particles exposed. Patient was advised to continue strict oral hygiene control and to wait for another week. After 2 weeks of t

SUBMITTER: Hamdy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9433679 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature