Gingival Recession and Sensitivity Quiz

Habitual forces from tongue, lips, or even mouth breathing that cause irritation and weaken gum attachment to tooth.

Overuse of dental tools like toothpicks or floss, causing injury and gum detachment.

Exposed dentin due to receding gums, making teeth sensitive to stimuli like hot, cold, or acidic foods.

Receding gums expose the root surface, making it vulnerable to decay.

Receding gums can lead to gum pockets, where bacteria can thrive and worsen gum health.

The shape of the tooth can change due to receding gums, affecting its function and appearance.

Receding gums can expose the tooth's roots, making them more prone to fractures.

Receding gums affect how well you can chew and speak, impacting your quality of life.

Systemic diseases, such as diabetes and autoimmune disorders, can weaken the body's defenses, making it more susceptible to gum recession.

Diabetes disrupts blood sugar control, impairing healing and making gums more vulnerable to recession.

Autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis attack healthy tissues, including gums, causing inflammation and recession

Hormonal shifts, especially during pregnancy, menopause, and puberty, can make gums more sensitive and prone to recession.

Aggressive brushing with hard bristles or too much pressure can damage the gums, leading to recession over time.

Using a hard-bristled toothbrush or brushing too vigorously can injure the gum tissue.

Excessive pressure while brushing can cause trauma to the gums, making them vulnerable to recession.

Incorrect brushing technique can create excessive wear on the gums, contributing to recession.

A condition where the gum line pulls back, exposing the tooth root.

The root surfaces of teeth are less mineralized and more susceptible to decay than enamel. Saliva's protective effects are also reduced.

The exposed tooth root can appear darker and have a rough texture, affecting the appearance of the smile.

The gum tissue and supporting structures (periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone) that hold teeth in place become weakened, leading to loose teeth.

Patients may experience pain or discomfort when eating or drinking certain foods or liquids, causing distress in daily life.

This refers to the loss of gingival attachment, which is the connection between the gum tissue and the tooth.

Decay of the root surface of a tooth, more common after gingival recession due to exposure.

Tooth mobility is a sign of weakened periodontal support, where the tooth becomes loose. It can be caused by gum recession.

Gingival recession creates deeper pockets between gums and teeth, making it harder to clean and leading to plaque buildup.

Receding gums expose the root surface, making it sensitive and difficult to clean, leading to more buildup.

Receding gums make cleaning the affected areas difficult, leading to plaque and tartar buildup, inflammation, and further recession.

Visible receding gums can cause embarrassment and self-consciousness, affecting social interactions and self-esteem.

Receding gums can make a person feel self-conscious about their smile, affecting their social interactions, job prospects, and personal relationships.

The emotional impact of gingival recession can be significant, leading to anxiety or depression in severe cases.

Receding gums make the affected areas more sensitive and difficult to clean, leading to complications like gingivitis and periodontitis.

The psychological impact of gingival recession can be profound, affecting self-esteem, social interactions, and even leading to anxiety and depression.

The area of gum tissue firmly attached to the underlying bone. It's thinner in a thin gingival biotype, making it more prone to recession.

A type of gum tissue with a thin, delicate appearance. It's prone to recession due to its weak attachment to the bone.

A removable prosthetic device made of acrylic or silicone to cover exposed roots due to gingival recession.

The hard, porous layer covering the tooth's root, thinner and less protective than enamel.

Tiny canals in dentin that connect to the nerve of the tooth, making it sensitive to stimuli.

Pain or discomfort in the teeth due to exposure of the sensitive root surface.

A thin layer of tissue that covers the tooth's crown, protecting the dentin.

The boundary where the tooth's enamel meets the root's cementum; a key landmark for measuring gum recession.

It's the deepest point of the gum sulcus, where the periodontal ligament attaches. Helps determine if any gum attachment has been lost alongside recession.

The outer edge of the gum tissue surrounding the tooth. In recession, it sits further away from the tooth's crown.

The space between two adjacent teeth, important for measuring recession as it can occur on both the outer and inner surfaces.

The distance between the CEJ and the most apical point of the gum recession; it's measured to determine the degree of gum loss.

When measuring recession, the distance between the CEJ and the gingival margin is used to quantify the amount of gum loss, usually expressed in millimeters.

Recession in the interproximal areas might not be as obvious as on the outer surfaces, so careful probing is needed to detect gum loss.

A deep periodontal pocket might indicate that there is attachment loss along with recession. The location of the pocket's base is also measured when measuring recession.