Flap reflection ; creating space under the vacuform carrier
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Since a flap is planned to augment the buccal gingival tissue, additional space is required for flap reflection
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Place multiple layers of aluminium foil
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Pull vacuform and cutback as required,
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Remove aluminium foil
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Space allows for reflection of buccal flap
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Note additional space
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Buccal space allows for easy reflection of flap
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Full flap exposure was indicated for hard tissue grafting
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