[The Edlan-Mejchar modified surgical method].

Abstract

In addition to free grafts of mucosa, the method for widening attached gingiva developed by Edlan and Mejchar appears to be the most successful of all operative procedures described during the last 25 years. Of all known procedures, it has the lowest percentage of recurrence. Over a period of years, my coworkers and I modified the procedure described by these two authors so that it is now a feasible procedure for the daily dental practice which, with a little practice, can easily be carried out without risk. It is well tolerated by all patients. This method is most frequently employed in the context of periodontal treatment, but it also lends itself well as an effective preprosthetic procedure.