Periodontics: 6. The Management of Gingival Recession

From Volume 34, Issue 9, November 2007 | Pages 534-542

Authors

E Allen

Lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland

Articles by E Allen

C Irwin

Reader/Consultant, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BP, Republic of Ireland

Articles by C Irwin

H Ziada

Senior Lecturer/Consultant, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University College Cork, University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland

Articles by H Ziada

B Mullally

Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, BT12 6BP, Republic of Ireland

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PJ Byrne

Lecturer, Dublin Dental Hospital and Practice Limited to Periodontics, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Articles by PJ Byrne

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.

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