Geistlich - Indication sheets STR-4 Soft-tissue Regeneration | Page 3

Fig. 4 Creation of a pocket in the mucosa with a special tunnel instrument (Tissue control Set, Fa. Meisinger Germany). Fig. 5 Application of bone chips in the gap between the implant and the buccal bone plate. Fig. 6 Placing Geistlich Bio-Oss ® granules in the crestal part of the gap to compensate the bundle bone resorption. Fig. 7 Cutting and adjusting of Geistlich Mucograft ® for placing in the created pocket. Fig. 8 The matrix is inserted, so that it completely covers the crestal part of the gap. The impression copy is screwed to produce immediately a tempo­ rary restoration. Fig. 10 Buccal view of the temporary crown 6 months later. Fig. 11 Buccal view of the healed mucosa. Fig. 12 Occlusal view. Note the thick facial soft tissue. Fig. 13 Fit control of the impression coping with a x-ray before definitive restoration. Fig. 14 Definitive screw-retained crown. Fig. 15 Buccal view after 1 year. Fig. 9 Temporary screwed crown 2 hours after im- plantation. It is important not to apply pressure on the matrix. Compared to surgery with FGG, a treatment with Geistlich Mucograft ® needs more post-op time to be assimilable concerning results. The use of Geistlich Mucograft ® in this treatment concept leads to better patient satisfaction and less morbidity. Fig. 16 Buccal view after 2 years. The papillae are completely regenerated, the gingival margin is con- siderably thickened. 3