Nascimento de Melo, Luiz GustavoCiporkin, FredericoMaia Neto, Jose SergioFraga de Almeida, Ana Lucia PompeiaScarelli Lopes, Jose FernandoMarcio Figueiredo, CaioNagata, Maria José Hitomi [UNESP]2013-09-302014-05-202013-09-302014-05-202008-12-01International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. Hanover Park: Quintessence Publishing Co Inc, v. 28, n. 6, p. 617-623, 2008.0198-7569http://hdl.handle.net/11449/15123This case report describes a technique that uses a palatal mucosal graft and an acrylic resin postoperative stent in an attempt to increase the layer of keratinized tissue around osseointegrated implants in an atrophic mandible. During second-stage surgery a split-thickness labial flap is reflected and apically repositioned by being sutured onto the periosteum and connective tissue. A palatal mucosal graft is then sutured onto the recipient site. The stent is worn for at least 4 weeks following surgery. This procedure helps to eliminate mobility of the mucosa in the area, deepen the vestibule, and prevent muscle reinsertion. (Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2008;28:617-623.)617-623engArtigoWOS:000263248300011Acesso restrito8399870097572073