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Gingival recession is defined as “Displacement of soft tissue margin apical to the cemento-enamel
junction” (glossary of periodontal terms). The presence of an adequate zone of gingiva is considered
critical for the maintenance of gingival health and for the prevention of progressive loss of connective
tissue attachment. According to Miller, free gingival graft (FGG) procedure is most predictable method
to increase the apico-coronal dimension of the keratinized mucosa and produces patient
satisfaction.The procedure has been proven reliable in increasing width of attached gingiva and stopping
the progressive recession.A case report in which free gingival autograft has been performed is
included.The aim of this case report was to evaluate the changes in the amount of keratinized tissue and
in the position of gingival margin in sites treated with free gingival autograft. The goal of therapy in this
patient was functional restoration of the periodontal attachment apparatus rather than esthetics.

free gingival autograft, gingival recession, inadequate width of attached gingival,
mucogingival therapy