[Transplantation of oral mucosa using a mucotome].

"Free gingival grafts--a technique for obtaining transplant tissue using a newly developed Mucotom": A new instrument for obtaining palatal soft tissue grafts was designed. It has a mechanically oscillating blade. The Mucotom is driven by the dental unit like a handpiece. The attached gingiva in the mandibular anterior region was widened in over 100 cases through a simplified surgical procedure and by taking the grafts with the Mucotom. Intermediate split thickness grafts resulted in good esthetics and function. The superior cutting ability of the instrument produced smooth grafts of uniform thickness.