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 - Lower Teeth
Lateral Pedicle Graft
Soft Tissue Graft
