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Fig. 7

From: Reconstruction of vertical alveolar ridge deficiencies utilizing a high-density polytetrafluoroethylene membrane /clinical impact of flap dehiscence on treatment outcomes: case series/

Fig. 7

Management of class II membrane exposure. A Membrane exposure occurring at the 4th postoperative week. B Removal of the exposed area of the d-PTFE membrane. C Partial secondary epithelialization at the 6th postoperative week D Further progression of membrane exposure at the 8th postoperative week. E Flap elevation and membrane removal, stable non inflamed immature hard tissue below the membrane. F Coverage of the exposed area using a resorbable collagen membrane

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