Etiology and occurrence of gingival recession - An epidemiological study

Sarpangala Mythri, Suryanarayan Maiya Arunkumar, Shashikanth Hegde, Shanker Kashyap Rajesh, Mohamed Munaz, Devasya Ashwin, Sarpangala Mythri, Suryanarayan Maiya Arunkumar, Shashikanth Hegde, Shanker Kashyap Rajesh, Mohamed Munaz, Devasya Ashwin

Abstract

Objectives: Gingival recession is the term used to characterize the apical shift of the marginal gingiva from its normal position on the crown of the tooth. It is frequently observed in adult subjects. The occurrence and severity of the gingival recession present considerable differences between populations. To prevent gingival recession from occurring, it is essential to detect the underlying etiology. The aim of the present study was to determine the occurrence of gingival recession and to identify the most common factor associated with the cause of gingival recession.

Methods: A total of 710 subjects aged between 15 years to 60 years were selected. Data were collected by an interview with the help of a proforma and then the dental examination was carried out. The presence of gingival recession was recorded using Miller's classification of gingival recession. The Silness and Loe Plaque Index, Loe and Silness gingival index, community periodontal index were recorded. The data thus obtained were subjected to statistical analysis using Chi-square test and Student's unpaired t-test.

Results: Of 710 subjects examined, 291 (40.98%) subjects exhibited gingival recession. The frequency of gingival recession was found to increase with age. High frequency of gingival recession was seen in males (60.5%) compared to females (39.5%). Gingival recession was commonly seen in mandibular incisors (43.0%). Miller's class I gingival recession was more commonly seen. The most common cause for gingival recession was dental plaque accumulation (44.1%) followed by faulty toothbrushing (42.7%).

Conclusion: Approximately half of the subjects examined exhibited gingival recession. The etiology of gingival recession is multifactorial, and its appearance is always the result of more than one factor acting together.

Keywords: Dental plaque; epidemiology; etiology; gingival recession; prevalence.

Figures

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Occurrence of gingival recession according to age
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Occurrence of gingival recession according to gender
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Occurrence of gingival recession according to the type of teeth
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Occurrence of gingival recession according to the type of arch
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Occurrence of gingival recession according to Millers class of gingival recession
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Figure 6
Etiology of gingival recession in percentage

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