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Modified Distal Wedge Procedure
Author(s) -
Pollack Ralph P.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1980.51.9.513
Subject(s) - wedge (geometry) , computer science , closure (psychology) , orthodontics , dentistry , geology , medicine , mathematics , geometry , economics , market economy
A modified distal wedge procedure has been developed for use adjacent to edentulous areas. The purpose of this procedure is to eliminate pockets, yet retain keratinized tissue. Ease of flap design, the creation of access to the underlying osseous structures, and ease of closure are demonstrated by illustrations and Kodachromes.