What is recession of gingiva?

What is recession of gingiva?

Gingival recession is defined as an apical shift of the gingival margin, causing exposure of the root surface of a tooth (Fig. 16.1). Exposed root surfaces may result in increased tooth sensitivity.

What is the treatment for gingival recession?

Non-surgical treatment options for gingival recession defects include establishment of optimal plaque control, removal of overhanging subgingival restorations, behaviour change interventions, and use of desensitising agents.

What is the most common cause of gingival recession?

The most common cause for gum recession is a bacterial infection called periodontal (gum) disease that most often arises from plaque, a thin film of bacteria and food particles accumulating on teeth. Gum disease in turn weakens the gums causes them to recede.

How do you classify gingival recession?

CLASSIFICATIONS OF GINGIVAL RECESSION

1. Class I: Marginal tissue recession not extending to the mucogingival junction (MGJ).
2. Class II: Marginal recession extending to or beyond the MGJ.
3. Class III: Marginal tissue recession extends to or beyond the MGJ.
4. Class IV: Marginal tissue recession extends to or beyond the MGJ.

How is gingival recession measured?

Gingival recession is measured clinically as the distance from the cemento-enamel junction to the depth of the free gingival margin using the millimeter markings on the periodontal probe and reflects exposure of the root cementum [7, 8].

Is gingival recession a diagnosis?

Gingival recession is diagnosed by a periodontist, dentist or dental hygienist at the time of periodontal examination. This type of dental examination should always be a part of your regular dental check-up. A periodontal probe is used to measure the sulcus (space) depth present between the tooth and the gums.

Can receding gums be fixed?

The simple answer is, no. If your gums are damaged by, for example periodontitis, the most severe form of gum disease, it’s not possible for receding gums to grow back. However, even though receding gums can’t be reversed there are treatments that can help to stop the problem from getting worse.

How do you record gingival recession?

Is gingival recession periodontitis?

Gingival recession can be caused by periodontal disease, accumulations, inflammation, improper flossing, aggressive tooth brushing, incorrect occlusal relationships, and dominant roots. These can appear as localized or generalized gingival recession. Recession can occur with or without loss of attached tissue.

At what stage of periodontal disease does gingival recession occur?

If left untreated, stage four periodontal disease leads to spacing or gaps between the teeth, gum recession, patients needing dentures, and other overall health problems that can be serious.