Periodontics: 6. The management of gingival recession.
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.
Allen
Edith
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland.
Irwin
Chris
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Ziada
Hassan
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Mullally
Brian
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Byrne
Patrick J
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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