HOSA Dental Terminology Practice

Which term describes the process of moving tissue from one site to a different site in the same patient?

1. Heterograft

2. Allograft

3. Autograft

4. Xenograft

The correct answer is: Autograft

The term that describes the process of moving tissue from one site to a different site in the same patient is autograft. This technique involves using the patient's own tissue, which significantly reduces the risk of rejection compared to tissue taken from another individual or species. Autografts are commonly used in various medical fields, including dentistry, where tissues such as skin, bone, or mucosal grafts are transferred to promote healing or restoration at a different location in the body. The use of autografts is favored due to their biocompatibility and the absence of immune response complications, as the tissue is recognized as "self" by the patient’s immune system.