Supplement the Base to Complement the Crown: Localized Ridge Augmentation using Connective Tissue Graft.

ABSTRACT

Interdisciplinary approach should be contemplated as a long term solution for esthetic and functional dental rehabilitation of patients. To obtain longevity of treatment, the therapeutic decisions must be based on a strong periodontal foundation. To prevent unacceptable esthetic deformities due to lost oral tissues, a plethora of treatment modalities are available, to augment the alveolar ridge, and to improve the esthetic outcome of the final prosthesis. Prior to the replacement of missing teeth, esthetic, and physiologic corrections of edentulous areas are critical pre‑requisites. This article describes a surgical procedure to enhance a localized buccal ridge defect and create an emergence profile in relation to the maxillary left central incisor region, prior to the construction of a fixed partial denture using a connective tissue graft.