Illustrates basic concepts of Gingival Recession.

3. Exposition of the
radicular surface of the
tooth due to
destruction of the
marginal gingiva and
of the juntional
epithelium that will be
re-established at a
more apical position.

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9.  Shallow narrow
 Deep narrow
 Shallow wide
 Deep wide

10. DETERMINANT
FACTORS
•Bacterial Plaque
 O`Leary et al found direct
correlation between the increase of
plaque index and the increase of
marginal tissue recession
•Trauma from toothbrushing
 Improper technique
 Wrong toothbrush
•Iatrogenic Factors
 Amalgam or prosthetic overhang
 Clamps
 Orthodontic appliances
•Habits
 Fingernails or any foreign object

12.  Buccally displaced teeth or
rotated tooth due to altered tooth-
bone relationship
 High frenum insertion
 Shallow buccal fold that
produce tension on the marginal
gingiva

13. STILLMAN’S CLEFT

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16. SYMPTOMS:
If the gum recession is caused by GINGIVITIS, the
following symptoms may also be present