A Suggested Approach of Managing Excessive Maxillary Gingival Display in Terminal Dentition

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Mandible: (a) Baseline situation of the left hemimandible. (b) Three implants insertion in position #34, #36, and #37. (c) Autogenous bone block harvesting from the external oblique line. (d) Harvested block split in two. (e) Bone block fixation in the recipient site. (f) Autogenous bony particulates filled in the medullary zone. (g) Coverage of the augmentation area by a membrane. (h) Situation at uncovery, 2 months after the augmentation procedure. (i) Abutments and prepared teeth ready to receive their crowns. (j) Mandibular work completed showing the bridges in place.

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