Gingival recession (GR) is the term that designates the oral exposure of the root surface due to a displacement of the gingival margin apical to the cement-enamel junction
(CEJ).
It is the most common and undesirable condition
of the gingiva and its prevalence commonly increases with
age.
GR either localized or generalized, is one of the
clinical features of periodontal disease and is frequently
associated with clinical problems such as root surface hypersensitivity, root caries, cervical root abrasions,
erosions, plaque retention and aesthetic dis-satisfaction.
The etiology is multifactorial and includes excessive or
inadequate teeth brushing, destructive periodontal disease,
tooth malposition, alveolar bone dehiscence, high muscle
attachment, aberrant frenal pull, occlusal trauma, iatrogenic
factors (such as orthodontic, or prosthetic treatment) and
smoking.
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