Objectives of gum grafts:

• Increasing gum thickness: Some patients have thin gum tissue, which can be detrimental to dental health. Gum grafts can increase the thickness of the gingival tissue to improve tooth protection and smile aesthetics.
• Covering exposed roots: Exposed roots can result from gum recession, which can be caused by periodontal disease, dental misalignment, clenching or grinding, or other factors. Gum grafts can help cover the exposed roots, thereby reducing tooth sensitivity and improving smile aesthetics.
• Preparing the site for other dental treatments: Gum grafts can be performed before procedures such as dental implant placement or preparation for dental restorations to optimize clinical outcomes.

Types of gum grafts :

• Connective Tissue Grafts: In this procedure, the surgeon harvests a thin layer of connective tissue from the patient's palate and uses it to cover the gum area that needs treatment.
• Free Gingival Grafts: The surgeon takes a piece of gum tissue from the palate and directly places it onto the area of the gum that needs treatment.
• Pedicle Gingival Grafts: In this technique, the gum tissue is harvested from an adjacent area to the treatment site and is moved to cover the area of the gum that needs treatment. This method is often used when the donor area is close to the recipient area and has an adequate amount of gum tissue.

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