Free Gingival Graft

A free gingival graft differs from a connective tissue by the type of tissue that is donated to the recession site. A free gingival graft involves taking the outer layer of the roof of the mouth and grafting it to the root surface. The thicknesses are in the 10th’s of millimetres that are used. For a connective tissue graft the outer layer of the palate is opened like a trap door and the connective tissue below and over the bone is harvested and then moved to the recession site. The trap door is replaced and sutured or glued closed. There is less sensation on the palate utilizing a connective tissue graft over a free gingival graft, and Dr. kirshen will best advise what is most best beneficial to each individual depending on the parameters at presentation.