Prosthodontic management of sulcoplasty and sialodochoplasty with a conforming surgical stent

J Prosthodont. 2008 Jan;17(1):52-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-849X.2007.00245.x. Epub 2007 Oct 11.

Abstract

This clinical report describes the management of chronic, proliferative inflammatory epithelial and fibrous hyperplasia following loss of a mandibular implant-retained prosthesis. A classic surgical technique was used. The patient was referred to the oral surgeon for sialodochoplasty and sulcoplasty. With a combination of surgery and prosthodontic management with a conforming surgical stent, a satisfactory denture foundation was created, allowing for fabrication of an implant-retained definitive prosthesis.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dental Abutments / adverse effects
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / adverse effects*
  • Dental Restoration Failure*
  • Denture Design
  • Denture, Complete
  • Denture, Overlay
  • Female
  • Gingiva / surgery
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / etiology
  • Inflammation / therapy*
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / methods*
  • Prosthodontics / methods
  • Salivary Ducts / surgery*
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Stents*
  • Vestibuloplasty / methods*

Substances

  • Dental Implants