There are two types of tissue around teeth −
attached tissue and mucosal tissue.
The attached
tissue is the firm, pink tissue close to the teeth, and is vital in maintaining health around the teeth.
The mucosal tissue is loose, thin and located further away
from the teeth.
When the gums recede,
there is loss of the attached tissue. This can compromise the health of the tissue and lead to bone problems around the teeth.
Treatment of loss of attached tissue is most commonly done
using a connective tissue graft. The attached tissue is usually taken from the roof of the mouth to build up the area of the
defect. The area which donates the tissue will heal and fill back in with tissue.
Related topics:
CT Graft - Upper
Lateral Pedicle Graft
Soft Tissue Graft
