title: Periodontics: 6. The management of gingival recession.
abstract: Gingival recession is a common condition affecting the dentition. This paper describes the aetiology of gingival recession and discusses the appropriate management of this condition.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Careful examination to detect gingival recession, or the factors that may place the patient at risk for recession, are important for prevention.
authors: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland.
authors: Edith
authors: E
authors: Allen
authors: Chris
authors: C
authors: Irwin
authors: Hassan
authors: H
authors: Ziada
authors: Brian
authors: B
authors: Mullally
authors: Patrick J
authors: PJ
authors: Byrne
mesh_terms: D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000150:complications; D005881:Gingiva / Q000293:injuries; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D017213:Root Caries / Q000150:complications