Recession

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A patient with a thin gingival biotype will have

Delicate gingival tissue that is delicate and almost translucent in appearance.
Delicate gingival tissue that will be almost translucent
Delicate gingival tissue, translucent in appearance with a minimal zone of attached gingiva. (correct)
Delicate gingival tissue that and almost translucent in appearance.

Gingival recession can be seen in the following patients

In rapid orthodontic movement in adults. (correct)
In rapid orthodontic movement in children
In patients who never brush their teeth
In all orthodontic therapy patients

Patients with gingival recession frequently complain of sensitive teeth

True (A)

The relevant anatomical landmarks when measuring recession include from the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) to the base of the periodontal pocket

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Describe in detail 5 inflammatory causative associated with gingival recession

1)Gingival biotype 2) Periodontal disease 3)Smoking 4) Poor marginal fit of restoration 5) Orthodontic movement Signup and view all the answers

Describe in detail 5 mechanical causative factors associated with gingival recession

<ol> <li>Toothbrush trauma 2)Traumatic incisor relationship 3)Trauma from foreign body 4)Abnormal frenal attachment 5) Iatrogenic damage</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Describe in detail the impact of gingival recession on the patient

1)Aesthetic considerations 2)Root caries 3) Food trap 4)Plaque stagnation 5)Confidence Speaking 6)Comfort e.g. eating and food trapping Signup and view all the answers

What are the relevant anatomical landmarks when measuring recession ?

From the Cement Enamel Junction (CEJ) to the gingival margin = RECESSION Signup and view all the answers

What do you understand by the term Loss of Attachment (LOA) and how is it measured?

It is a termed used to assess current periodontal status in addition to possible historical periodontal tissue loss It is a combination of recession and probing depth combined. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term thin gingival biotype?

The gingival tissue tends to be delicate and almost translucent in appearance. The tissue appears friable with a minimal zone of attached gingiva. Signup and view all the answers

What is a gingival veneer and when would it be clinically indicated ?

A removable acrylic facing that improves the aesthetics in a patient with advanced and generalised recession. Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients with gingival recession frequently complain of sensitive teeth?

Recession uncovers the root surface dentine creating hypersensitivity for the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is shown in the picture above and when would something like this be indicated?

A gingival veneer. A removable acrylic facing that improves the aesthetics in a patient with advanced and generalised recession. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Thin Gingival Biotype

Delicate, translucent gingival tissue with a minimal zone of attached gingiva.

Gingival recession cause?

Gingival recession can occur with rapid tooth movement, especially in adults.