Distal Wedge - Mandible
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Shows a triangular wedge of bulbous fibrous tissue being removed from the distal aspect of a mandibular second molar during treatment of a deep periodontal pocket. Includes removal of the epithelial lining, planing the tooth surfaces, elimination of the osseous defect and trimming of the flap to achieve proper adaptation. Discusses how this procedure results in a soft tissue relationship to the teeth and bone which is conducive to preventive home care by the patient.
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