DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2015.v02i06.001

Pages: 343-348

Abstract: Gingival recession is defined as the displacement of the gingival margin apical to the cemento enamel junction. The oral epithelium migrates apically to the border of destroyed connective tissue. Gingival recession is an undesirable condition resulting in root exposure which is unaesthetic and may lead to sensitivity and root caries. The aim of the present study was 1.To quantify and analyze the prevalence and severity of the gingival recession.2. To identify the influence of some possible risk factors associated with gingival recession. The study was carried out in subjects of age group between 20-60 years, who were systemically healthy and signed the consent to participate enthusiastically in this study. Relevant information was recorded in the restructured performa. The statistical tests applied were percentage tests and chi square test. These were recorded in the form of bar graphs and tables. In results the Among 100 patients diagnosed with gingival recession, 58 were the females and 42 were males. According to the arch, the affected side and the tooth affected among the 325 sites with gingival recession; 169 were in the mandibular arch, 101 were involving the canine, 168 teeth were on left side. Of the total subjects studied, major etiological agents were found to be poor oral hygiene and faulty tooth brushing technique. In conclusion the present study was the first to consider all the three factors i.e. the prevalence, severity and the various etiological agents causing gingival recession. It showed that gingival recession was more prevalent in the females, within the age group 30 to 39 years with the canine being the most commonly involved and molars being the least. Also, it was more frequently involving in the left side of mandibular arch. Among various factors studied, poor oral hygiene and faulty tooth brushing were the main etiogical factors.