DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2015.v02i01.008

Pages: 40-44

Abstract: Gingival augmentation procedures are indicated to increase the width of attached gingiva and to arrest the progression of recession. Autogenous gingival grafting or epithelialized free gingival grafting is a well-established mucogingival procedure for recession coverage and increasing the width of attached gingiva. A case of a localised Miller Class I recession and insufficient width of attached gingiva in a 29 year old male is reported. Recession was found on the anterior mandible with inadequate width of attached gingiva and is treated using free mucosal graft. The primary objective of the treatment is to improve esthetics, for root coverage, to increase the width of attached gingiva and to minimise the hypersensitivity found due to exposure of cementum.