Definition Etiology Classification Clinical

significance Investigation treatment

 Definition Gingival

recession is defined as apical shift of the gingival margin to a position apical to the cej, with exposure of root surface to the oral cavity

 Anatomic Habits

factors

Latrogenic

factors Physiologic factors

factors Tooth malposition or position of the tooth in the arch. when a tooth is labially placed,the periodontium on the aspect will be invariably thin. When this is exposed to any kind of trauma or frictional forces, gingival recession results.
Anatomic

 Presence

of dehiscence and fenestrations. Gingival ablation from soft tissues like cheeks, lips etc,.

 habits: Faulty

tooth brushing or brushing with hard

Free gingival autograft Free connective tissue autograph Pedigal autografts ->latterally positioned flap ->corronally posisioned flap: include semilunar pedicle Subepithelial; connective tissue graft Guided tissue regeneration Pouch and tunnel technique

 The

tests that are usually carried out are Radiographs (X-rays) Testing nerve of tooth (vitality testing) Probing the gingiva (gum) to look for signs of deeper periodontal disease Checking the occlusion (way that the teeth bite together) Measuring the amount of recession with a graduated probe