| Keywords [eng] |
Gingival Recession, Gingival Recession Etiology and Risk Factors, Root coverage management, Gingival Recession and Periodontitis relations, clinical examination and diagnosis, Periodontal flap surgery, classification of gingival recession. |
| Abstract [eng] |
Gingival recession can be defined as the exposure of the tooth root due to the apical migration of the gingiva towards and behind the cementoenamel junction and is a widely common disease worldwide, increasing with aging. There are several etiologies, risk factors and treatment modalities of gingival recession. Aim of this study was to analyse the recent research of etiology, diagnostic and different treatment modalities of gingival recession. Material and method. The research strategy is based on a research literature review of totally 92 articles, which have been screened according to its importance for the thesis especially regarding etiology, classification, diagnosis and treatment modalities of gingival recession. Results. The main causes for gingival recession can be differentiated into predisposing and precipitating causes, while the most common factors influencing the development are gingival trauma, patient related habits, genetic predisposition, orthodontic treatment and insufficient restorations. Conclusions. Co-operation between the dentist and the patient, as well as the guidance of the clinician to change the lifestyle and habits of the patient are main factors for the success. The preferred surgical approach depends mainly on the patient's compliance and skills of the clinician. The gold standard surgical treatment is based on the use of autogenous connective tissue grafts. |
