Spontaneous in situ gingival augmentation
This paper describes a procedure for increase of quantity of gingival tissue around a tooth scheduled for extraction. Predictability is given by the capacity of the body to spontaneously produce a sufficient amount of tissue to completely cover the submerged root. After elimination of the clinical crown and pulp extirpation or capping within three to four weeks most of the root is completely covered by gingival tissue. The purpose of the procedure is ridge preservation and augmentation. [E.L.H.]
Langer, B., Int J Periodont Restor Dent, 14:525, 1994