The management of gingival recession.
This, the second paper in a short series on gingival recession, discusses the various modalities of treatment for gingival recession and the indications for treatment. Special consideration is given to the surgical treatment techniques. Factors affecting the outcome of treatment and success rates of the treatment options are also discussed.
Baker
Paul
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Department of Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Dental Institute, Guy's Hospital, London.
D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control; D018450:Disease Progression; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000145:classification / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011182:Postoperative Care; D017213:Root Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome