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Treatment of gingival recession
Moawia M Kassab1, Hala Badawi, Andrew R Dentino
1Department of Surgical Sciences, Marquette University, School of Dentistry, PO Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, USA.
Abstract:
Gingival recession is an intriguing and complex phenomenon. Recession frequently disturbs patients because of sensitivity and esthetics. Many surgical techniques have been introduced to treat gingival recession, including those involving autogenous tissue grafting, various flap designs, orthodontics, and guided tissue regeneration. This article describes different clinical approaches to treat gingival recession with emphasis on techniques that show promising results and root coverage.
