Treatment of a previously placed autogenous masticatory mucosa graft (free gingival graft). A case report.

The autogenous masticatory mucosa graft (free gingival graft) has been used to treat various mucogingival conditions. Unfortunately, the esthetics of the procedure are often less than ideal. This case report examines the treatment of an unesthetic free gingival graft. The goal was to create a result so that it was impossible to tell there had ever been a free gingival graft or any surgery performed to correct a problem. To achieve this goal, 3 periodontal plastic surgical procedures were utilized and a crown was placed. This integration of multiple surgical procedures and prosthetics produced an outstanding result.