Using Papillae-Sparing Incisions in the Esthetic Zone to Restore Form and Function
Abstract
Papillae-sparing incisions can be used to place an implant. This avoids inducing interdental tissue recession and facilitates gingival architecture restoration. Papillae-sparing incisions described in this article are characterized by bilaterally retaining segments of papillae adjacent to an edentate area when a pedicle flap is elevated. This is not a novel technique; however, the presented cases illustrate the use of papillae-sparing incisions to accomplish diverse tasks. Furthermore, discussion is provided with respect to the width of the retained papillae, length of the incisions, bone loss, healing time, and scar formation.