What does FGG mean in UNCLASSIFIED

A free gingival graft (FGG) is a type of dental surgery in which surgeons take a healthy piece of tissue from the palate and place it on areas of the gums where there has been recession or decay. This procedure is designed to restore the gum line and build up receded gumlines to improve both oral health and aesthetics.

An FGG can be indicated for multiple reasons, such as restoring recessed gums due to periodontal disease, changing an irregular gum line, or increasing keratinized tissue around implants. It can also help reduce tooth sensitivity due to exposed root surfaces.

Generally speaking, FGGs take anywhere from 1-2 hours depending on how much tissue needs to be harvested and grafted. Complex cases may require additional time depending upon the amount of gum recession and other factors.

While some discomfort is expected after any kind of surgical procedure, most patients report that their pain level following an FGG was within tolerable limits for them. Your doctor can provide you with any pre- or post-operative pain medications designed to minimize the pain associated with this procedure.

The results from an FGG are usually permanent as long as you practice good oral hygiene habits such as brushing twice daily and flossing once daily in order keep your mouth clean and healthy so that it does not become susceptible to further infection or decay again.

Depending on what your doctor decides, you may need sutures placed in the area following the procedure. The sutures help promote healing by helping keep your tissue together while new blood vessels develop over time.

Following your FGG procedure, your doctor may recommend avoiding activities that could potentially disrupt healing such as strenuous physical activities, drinking alcohol and drinking hot foods/beverages right away so that your newly transplanted tissue isn't damaged during its fragile early stages of adaption. Additionally, they may ask that you abstain from brushing/flossing in order to avoid unnecessary disruption near the graft site until it has adequately healed over.

Although rare, it is possible for someone who receives a free gingival graft to experience complications including but not limited to excessive bleeding during or after surgery, infection at the transplant site, delayed healing due to inadequate blood supply at surgery site or rejection of acquired tissues.

Before selecting this option with your oral surgeon or periodontist, they will likely perform a thorough consultation where they'll review details about your medical history and examine your mouth closely in order make sure you're a good candidate for this particular procedure. Additionally prior to scheduling any appointment for surgery itself; you should also discuss any medications currently taking and how long prior you should refrain from taking them if need be.