The closure of residual perforations in the anterior region of the palate by mens of the tongue-flap technic

Hochstein, H.J.; Hochstein, H.J

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The closure of residual perforations in the anterior region of the palate by mens of the tongue-flap technic

Hochstein, H.J.

Stomatologie der DDR 27(1): 31-34

1977

ISSN/ISBN: 0302-4725

PMID: 266301

Document Number: 111829

The closure of residual perforations in the anterior region of the palate is often very difficult to achieve. Local graftings and also combined surgical methods show a recurrence rate of up to 12%. The tongue-flap technique is surely considerably more rational and less burdensome to the patient than a distant flap technique.