GIJHSR

Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research


Review Article

Year: 2018 | Month: January | Volume: 3 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 33-38

Classifications for Gingival Recession: A Mini Review

Dr Amit Mani1, Dr. Rosiline James2

1Professor and HOD, Dept. of Periodontics, 2Post graduate student,
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, India

Corresponding Author: Rosiline James

ABSTRACT

Gingival Recession is a common problem associated with or without Periodontitis. It can be associated with many etiological factors. The one of the common factor is faulty tooth brushing trauma. There are other factors too which contribute to the gingival recession. Not only Gingival Recession causes an esthetic problem but also causes hypersensitivity and associated caries. This paper reviews the various classifications for gingival recession which can be useful for the proper diagnosis and treatment.

Key words: Gingival Recession, Classification for Gingival Recession, Palatal recession

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