The etiologic factors of periodontal recession

Karen Ferreira Gazel YARED, Elton Gonçalves ZENOBIO, Wellington PACHECO

The literature shows that besides dental plaque, some external and anatomic local factors are still related to gingival recession etiology. This study reviewed the literature about those factors, which knownledge is of great benefit to the orthodontist, contributing during diagnostic, planning and orthodontic treatment.

Keywords: Gingival recession. Etiology. Mucogingival alterations.

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