Free Gingival Graft: A Viable Surgical Option for Treating Mandibular Anterior Thin Gingival Phenotype and Gingival Recession

Abstract

Thin gingival phenotype and thin labial plate bone morphotype predispose lower anterior teeth to gingival recession. Free gingival grafthasbecome one of the periodontal plastic surgeries of choice in dealing with aesthetic demand, impaired hygiene care,and dentin hypersensitivity secondary to the gingival recession. The prognosis of free gingival graft as a single augmentation procedure for root coverage is usuallygood and predictable with proper post-surgery care and maintenance. In this casereport, a 28-year-old female patient having gingival recession that was associated with interproximal attachment loss less than to the buccal site,limited keratinised tissues,and thin gingival phenotype in relation to teeth 31 and 41 that was treated using autogenous graft which harvested from hard palate mucosa with satisfactory postoperative results.