Mandibular vestibuloplasty using a free mucosal graft. A 2-7 year evaluation

Int J Oral Surg. 1985 Feb;14(1):11-5. doi: 10.1016/s0300-9785(85)80004-1.

Abstract

A long-term follow-up (7-2 years) of 152 patients who underwent a vestibuloplasty is presented. Special emphasis has been put on the condition of the graft, nerve disturbances and chin contour changes. As a result of this study, a mandibular vestibuloplasty procedure is recommended that has minimal side effects, and yet provides an adequate base on which to build a denture on.

MeSH terms

  • Chin / anatomy & histology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hypesthesia / etiology
  • Mandible / anatomy & histology
  • Mandibular Nerve
  • Mouth Mucosa / anatomy & histology
  • Mouth Mucosa / transplantation*
  • Paresthesia / etiology
  • Periosteum / anatomy & histology
  • Vestibuloplasty / adverse effects
  • Vestibuloplasty / methods*