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Multidisciplinary treatment combined with a modified apically positioned flap technique for generalized stage III grade C periodontitis: A five-year follow-up case report.

Shun Mao, Hui Xie, Fei Ma, Chang Zeng, Jian Liu, Jincai Guo, Yan Xie

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Shun MaoSchool of Stomatology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4573-3975
Hui XieSchool of Stomatology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China.
Fei MaSchool of Stomatology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China.
Chang ZengSchool of Stomatology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China.
Jian LiuSchool of Stomatology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China.
Jincai GuoSchool of Stomatology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China.
Yan XieSchool of Stomatology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China.

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Abstract

rationaleThe management of patients with generalized stage III grade C periodontitis involves complex considerations, particularly in cases of inadequate peri-implant keratinized mucosa. We present a case study highlighting the multidisciplinary management of periodontitis and the feasibility of a modified apically positioned flap procedure to increase the width of the keratinized mucosa at the implant site during the second stage of implant surgery. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 45-year-old woman presented to our hospital with a 4-year history of tooth mobility that caused difficulty chewing and bleeding gums when brushing. DIAGNOSES: The patient was diagnosed with generalized stage III grade C periodontitis.

interventionsThe patient underwent a initial periodontal therapy, periodontal surgery, endodontic treatment, implant treatment, prosthodontic treatment, soft tissue augmentation procedures during the second stage of implant surgery, and supportive periodontal therapy. OUTCOMES: The patient showed a healthy periodontal status and stable occlusal function after 5 years of follow-up. LESSONS: Multidisciplinary management of generalized stage III grade C periodontitis requires full consideration of systematic periodontal therapy, personalized treatment planning, and patient compliance; in particular, a modified apically positioned flap procedure may serve as an option for soft tissue augmentation at the dental implant site.

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PeriodontitisSurgical FlapsCombined Modality TherapyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle Ageda modified apically positioned flapperi-implant keratinized mucosaperiodontal surgeryperiodontitissoft tissue augmentation surgery

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