What does Dental Code D4277 mean?
D4277 denotes the dental procedure code for a gum graft. This procedure involves transferring tissue from one part of the mouth, the “donor” site, to another, the “recipient” site. It includes the free gingival graft (FGG), which is distinct from connective tissue grafting. The official term for D4277 is “free soft tissue graft procedure (including recipient and donor surgical sites) first tooth, implant, or edentulous tooth position in graft.”