Free Gingival Grafting Before Implant Placement In A Geriatric Patient : A Case Report

Geriatric patients generally suffer from edentulism or partial edentulism, and those without a dental prosthesis can experience siginificant health issues, mostly due to inadequate nutrition. There are various techniques for rehabilitation of total or partial edentulism. Implant-supported overdentures have become an effective treatment alternative for edentulous patient. In this case report, a free gingival graft technique was used to increase the width of keratinized tissue before implant placement to improve long-term implant-supported prosthesis prognosis in a geriatric patient.