title: Free autogenous soft tissue graft with the argon laser.
abstract: A sufficient amount of dense keratinized connective tissue attached to bone and the cervical area of the tooth is required for functional masticatory mucosa. Periodontal plastic surgery has furnished numerous reconstructive and regenerative techniques to correct the mucogingival defect. Laser technology has provided the ability for tissue fusion and incisions with better visual and mechanical access, decreased intraoperative time, improved hemostasis, and less postoperative discomfort. This article describes a technique for incisions and tissue fusion for gingival grafts with an argon laser.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Finkbeiner
mesh_terms: D001128:Argon; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery / Q000637:transplantation*; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*