MucoMatrixX, an animal derived, collagen based soft-tissue graft was sutured to the labial flap and bone graft was placed into the defect. Granulation tissue/connective tissue present at the base of the defect was removed after elevation of full thickness flap. A 30-year-old male patient was referred to the Department of Periodontology for correction of Seibert's Class III ridge defect in the lower anterior region. These ridge defects can be corrected by hard tissue and/or soft-tissue augmentation. Localized alveolar ridge defect refers to a volumetric deficit of the limited extent of bone and soft-tissue within the alveolar process. The contour of a partially edentulous ridge should be thoroughly evaluated before a fixed partial denture is undertaken. Ideal alveolar ridge width and height allows placement of a natural appearing pontic, which provides maintenance of a plaque-free environment.
