Group of surgical procedures used in periodontics to augment the band of keratinized mucosa around teeth, to cover recession‐type defects, or to augment other types of soft tissue defects. Techniques include the use of free gingiva grafts, subepithelial connective tissue grafts, pedicle flaps, and use of barrier membranes, among others. Similar techniques have been adopted for implant patients.
A surgical procedure indicated to correct or enhance the thickness or amount of, or change the position of, mucogingival tissue.
A plastic surgical method for correcting diseases of the gingiva and adjacent oral mucosa.