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What is Class I in the Miller + Cairo Classification systems?
What does Class II represent in the Miller + Cairo Classification systems?
What characterizes Class III in the Miller + Cairo Classification systems?
What is the definition of Class IV in the Miller + Cairo Classification?
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What does Recession Type 1 (RT1) entail?
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What is described by RT2 in the classification?
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Study Notes
Miller Classification
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Class I:
- Marginal tissue recession present
- No periodontal loss in the interdental area
- Achievable 100% root coverage
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Class II:
- Marginal tissue recession extends to or beyond the mucogingival junction (MGJ)
- No periodontal loss in the interdental area
- Achievable 100% root coverage
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Class III:
- Marginal tissue recession extends to or beyond the MGJ
- Bone or tissue loss in the interdental area
- Malpositioned teeth may prevent achieving 100% root coverage
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Class IV:
- Marginal tissue recession extends to or beyond the MGJ
- Bone or tissue loss present in the interdental area
- Severe malpositioning of teeth makes root coverage unlikely
Recession Types
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Recession Type 1 (RT1):
- Recession occurs without interproximal attachment loss
- Often results from toothbrush abrasion
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Recession Type 2 (RT2):
- Interproximal attachment loss is less than or equal to buccal attachment loss
- Primarily induced by periodontitis, resulting in horizontal bone loss
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Recession Type 3 (RT3):
- Interproximal attachment loss exceeds buccal attachment loss
- Associated with interproximal infrabony defects
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