Mucogingival pouch flap for sandwich bone augmentation: technique and rationale

Implant Dent. 2005 Dec;14(4):349-54. doi: 10.1097/01.id.0000188379.46220.91.

Abstract

This article introduces a novel flap design, mucogingival pouch flap (MPF), to enhance the clinical outcome of sandwich bone augmentation. MPF uses a pouch flap reflection via mucogingival junction extension incisions to provide an improved graft retention, minimized membrane exposure, preserved papilla dimension, and soft tissue camouflage for improved esthetics. There are 4 implant-associated buccal dehiscence defects in 3 patients treated with sandwich bone augmentation technique in conjunction with MPF. All cases yielded an adequate new bone thickness of 1.5-3.5 mm as well as a height of 84% to 100% at 6 months. Rationales, indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages for MPF designs are further discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / methods*
  • Bone Transplantation / methods
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods*
  • Female
  • Gingiva / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Suture Techniques