CASE REPORT


Rotational Flap to Enhance Buccal Gingival Thickness and Implant Emergence Profile in the Esthetic Zone: Two Cases Reports



Mohammed Jasim AL-Juboori*
Department of Periodontology, Al-Rafidain University College, Baghdad, Iraq.


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© 2017 Mohammed Jasim AL Juboori.

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* Address correspondence to this author at the Department of Periodontology, Al-Rafidain University College, Palestine Street, P.O Box 46036, Baghdad, Iraq; Tel: (+964)7714559551; E-mail: doctor_mohamed_2006@yahoo.com


Abstract

Objective:

Many techniques have been developed to enhance the gingival thickness, gingival level and emergence profile around the implant in the esthetic zone.

Introduction:

In this study, a buccal rotational flap was used to improve the implant site in the esthetic zone and increase gingival tissue thickness.

Methods:

Two cases involved the use of a rotational flap during second-stage implant surgery, one case involved the use of a temporary crown with a healing abutment, and another case involved the use of a healing abutment.

Result:

The cases were followed up until the final crown was placed. The implant site was improved in 2 cases; the gingival thickness increased, the gingival level was enhanced and the emergence profile was developed.

Conclusion:

Many factors affect the results of a rotational flap; some factors are surgical, while others are prosthetic, biological and anatomical.

Keywords: Esthetic zone, Gingival level, Emergence profile, Soft tissue, Flap.