title: The aetiology of gingival recession.
abstract: Gingival recession affects a large proportion of the adult population. This paper discusses the aetiology and mechanisms behind the formation of gingival recession, and considers the relevance of gingival recession to both orthodontics and restorative dentistry. It is followed by a second paper on the management of gingival recession.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Dental Institute, Guy's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Charlotte
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Spedding
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000150:complications; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000209:etiology*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007742:Labial Frenum / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013499:Surface Properties; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects