title: An alternative donor site for an epithelialized-free soft-tissue autograft.
abstract: Typically, epithelialized-free soft-tissue autografts are harvested from the palate, while alternative sites include edentulous ridges and wide zones of gingival tissue. This case report documents the use of the operculum over an erupting molar as an additional harvest site, a technique that may offer certain advantages in younger patients.
authors.affiliation: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Jody S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Conlan
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Deas
mesh_terms: D064592:Autografts; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008035:Lingual Frenum / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery*