Surgical correction of alveolar ridge defect with subepithelial connective tissue graft: A Case report

Abstract

Localized alveolar ridge defect in the partially edentulous maxillary anterior region creates an esthetic challenge for the restorative dentist. The formation of black triangle and residual space at the pontic ridge interface makes the prosthesis esthetically unpleasant and biologically unhealthy. Hence, the surgical correction of localized ridge defect has paramount importance before prosthetic replacement.