title: Self-inflicted gingival injuries caused by excessive oral hygiene practices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Nihon University, School of Dentistry, Matsudo, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroyasu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Endo
authors.forename: Terry D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Rees
authors.forename: William W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Hallmon
authors.forename: Yoshiharu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kono
authors.forename: Takao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kato
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005881:Gingiva / Q000293:injuries*; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D019214:Gingival Overgrowth / Q000209:etiology; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation