• Dr.J.Kavitha
• Dr.S.Sivakrishnan

Gingival recession (GR) is a common periodontal condition that affects a large portion of the young and adult population and negatively affects the aesthetic aspects of the smile. Gingival recession is a frequently observed clinical condition characterised by exposure of tooth cementum, predominately on the labial surfaces of teeth and reported to be present in the vast majority (50-88%) of the adult dentition. Gingival recession is the term used to characterize the apical shift of the marginal gingiva from its normal position on the crown of the tooth to the levels on the root surface beyond the cemento-enamel junction. Although many dental conditions go unnoticed by patients, gingival recession can often be visible to patients and for which they may seek advice of a dentist. Gingival recession usually creates an esthetic problem, especially when such problem affects the anterior teeth and anxiety about tooth loss due to progression of the destruction. It may also be associated with dentine hypersensitivity, root caries, abrasion and/or cervical wear, erosion because of exposure of the root surface to the oral environment and an increase in accumulation of dental plaque. The article reveals the prevalence, etiology, causes, classification and treatment of gingival recession.

Gingival recession, Cemento enamel junction, Plaque, Frenectomy

"GINGIVAL RECESSION –A SHORT REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 3, page no.535-540, March-2016, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701B80.pdf

"GINGIVAL RECESSION –A SHORT REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 3, page no. pp535-540, March-2016, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701B80.pdf