none 10.31254/dentistry.2023.8101 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 147433260 314763 20230430013834832 10.31254 2023-04-30T01:38:37Z 2023-04-30T01:38:36Z 0 International Journal of Dentistry Research Int J Dentistry Res 25813218 10.31254/dentistry https://www.dentistryscience.com/ 4 25 2023 8 1 Mrinalini Verma Sakshi Malhotra The significance of keratinized gingiva around teeth and dental implants has long been challenged. However, certain clinical circumstances require gingival augmentation. In this case report patient having Miller's Class III gingival recession along with absence of attached gingiva in relation to malposed mandibular right central incisor was treated with free gingival graft procured from buccal gingiva. The aim was to augment keratinized tissue and attached gingiva in relation to mandibular central incisor along with esthetics. As free gingival graft procured from palate has its disadvantage of “tire-patch appearance” so graft was procured from buccal gingiva in relation to maxillary premolar area. This case was followed up till 6 months. The patient also underwent fixed orthodontic treatment, initiated 3 months after surgery. During orthodontic treatment periodontal parameters remained stable. 4 25 2023 1 3 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/dentistry.2023.8101 https://www.dentistryscience.com/IJDR_202381_01.pdf