title: [How to analyze periodontal morphotypes in order to reduce the risk of periodontal recession].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The periodontal morphotype is a leading feature to be born in mind during surgical, implant, prosthetic, restorative as well as orthodontic treatment. A fragile morphotype will rapidly trigger severe and worrying clinical repercussions for the patient.
  
  
  METHODS
  In order to minimize the risks involved, sound knowledge of the different morphotypes and of the techniques for clinically evaluating them is a major requirement. These factors need to be regularly reassessed since morphotypes can vary throughout the course of treatment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Detecting and controlling mucogingival risk factors will enable an appropriate clinical approach designed to avoid the onset of secondary recessions or other gingival pathologies.
authors.affiliation: 55, avenue du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris, France.
authors.forename: Mathilde
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jalladaud
authors.affiliation: 146 rue Gallieni, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lahmi
authors.affiliation: 65 rue Fessart, 92100 Boulogne Billancourt, France.
authors.forename: Corinne
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lallam
mesh_terms: D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D000066792:Orthodontists / Q000592:standards; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010808:Physical Examination; D010819:Physician's Role; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000592:standards; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors