Buccal Frenectomy Utilizing Lyophilized Porcine Dermis

Abstract

Covering operative defects in the oral cavity is often necessary. During the past few years, lyophilized porcine skin (L. P. S.) have been used. Recently lyophilized porcine dermis (L. P. D.) is used in our clinic.
By using of lyophilized porcine dermis (L. P. D.) for buccal frenectomy, a good clinical healing process was observed.
Lyophilized porcine dermis (L. P. D.) has exceedingly permeability as compared with lyophilized porcine skin (L. P. S.)
It is easy to return from the freeze-dried state by soaking in the saline solution and does not need to distinguish the surface from reverse side on the occasion its use.
Considering the necessity of a second operation for mucosal grafts, lyophilized porcine dermis (L. P. D.) can be used successfully in buccal frenectomy.