Free Gingival Graft
Also written as: FGG — Free Gingival Graft
A mucogingival surgical procedure in which a strip of keratinised tissue is harvested from the palate and transplanted to a recipient site to increase the width of attached gingiva.
Full Definition
A free gingival graft (FGG) is distinguished from a connective tissue graft (CTG) in that it consists of both epithelium and underlying connective tissue, resulting in a more opaque, patch-like appearance at the recipient site. It is primarily indicated for augmenting keratinised tissue width rather than root coverage. Editors should not conflate FGG with 'connective tissue graft' or 'subepithelial connective tissue graft'; these are distinct procedures with different indications and outcomes. Proper capitalisation follows standard surgical nomenclature — each significant word is capitalised when used as an official procedure name.
Usage
Usage note: Clearly distinguish from connective tissue graft (CTG) and subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) in all editorial contexts; these are not synonymous.
In Context
- "A free gingival graft was performed to establish an adequate band of keratinised tissue around the mandibular canine." — Surgical operative note
- "The author incorrectly used 'free gingival graft' and 'connective tissue graft' interchangeably, which required editorial correction." — Peer-review comment