The prevalence and etiology of gingival recession in a representative population of Greater Noida.

Abstract

Introduction:Gingival recession is an undesirable condition that results in root exposure. The result often is not esthetic and might lead to sensitivity and root caries. The exposed root surfaces  are prone to cervical abrasion. AIM- The aim of the study to evaluate the prevalence of gingival recession and risk indicators in a representative Greater Noida population. Material And Method: A total of 100 systemically healthy patients aged between 18 to 65 years who reported to the Department of Periodontics ,ITS Dental college,  Greater Noida were recruited for the study. The presence of gingival recession was recorded by using Sullivan and Atkins classification 1968. Result: Approximately half of the subjects examined exhibited gingival recession. The frequency of gingival recession was found to increase with age. High frequency of gingival recession was seen in males compared to females. The most common cause of gingival recession was found to be Subgingival crown margins,  followed by calculus and tobacco consumption. Conclusion: More than half of the subjects exhibited gingival recession. The etiology of gingival recession is multifactorial and its appearance is always the result of more than one factor acting together. . [Naiyer M Natl J Integr Res Med, 2019; 10(3):40-44]