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Severe Localized Gingival Recession Developing During Pregnancy.

Andreas O Parashis^1,2, Dimitris N Tatakis^3,4

¹Private practice, Athens, Greece.

Clinical Advances in Periodontics

|August 13, 2020

Summary

Severe gingival recession can rapidly develop during pregnancy. Continued periodontal maintenance during pregnancy is crucial to prevent irreversible gum damage and maintain oral health.

Keywords:

Disease progression gingival recession periodontal diseases, prevention and control pregnancy

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Area of Science:

Periodontology
Oral Health
Pregnancy-associated Oral Conditions

Background:

Gingival recession typically progresses slowly, with rapid onset rare without trauma.
Pregnancy-associated gingival inflammation can exacerbate existing conditions.
This case highlights rapid gingival recession during the third trimester of pregnancy.

Observation:

A systemically healthy patient with a history of treated gingival recession experienced rapid progression.
The recession defect worsened significantly during the last trimester of pregnancy.
The patient had discontinued routine periodontal maintenance during pregnancy.

Findings:

A Miller Class I recession defect progressed to a Miller Class II defect within months.
The rapid progression occurred without any history of acute trauma.
Surgical intervention with a connective tissue graft achieved satisfactory and stable results.

Implications:

Rapid, severe gingival recession is a potential complication of pregnancy.
Pregnant individuals should continue routine periodontal maintenance.
Maintaining periodontal health during pregnancy prevents irreversible damage and complications.