INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COLUMN – Page 16-19 The use of bovine pericardium collagen membrane to increase mucosal volume in implant reopening surgeries

Vol. 13 – Number 51 – 2022 INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COLUMN Page 16-19 The use of bovine pericardium collagen membrane to increase mucosal volume in implant reopening surgeries Fábio Shiniti Mizutani¹ Soft tissue thickness in the alveolar ridge expresses an essential role in the functional and esthetic development of the prosthetic emergence profile of dental implant rehabilitations. To this end, gingival grafting techniques have been developed to meet the demand for tissue volume and promote a better dento-gingival relationship. These techniques approach the use of a subepithelial graft removed from the palate and transferred to the vestibular area of the implants, fixed by sutures. However, the removal of this tissue causes discomfort and can bring complications such as pain, bleeding, and postoperative edema. ¹ Master and Dr. in Implantology – SLMandic, Prof. of the Master in Periodontics – SLMandic. DOI: 10.24077/2022;1351040622