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Retrospective study on the outcomes of vestibuloplasty with a xenogeneic collagen matrix.

Journal of periodontal & implant science · Lim HC, Han S, Song YW, Kim GT, Man Y, Shin S, Herr Y · 2026-05-26

Vestibuloplasty using xenogeneic collagen matrix increased keratinized tissue depth and vestibule depth at implant sites, reaching clinically acceptable levels while maintaining healthy peri-implant conditions over approximately one year.

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