J Korean Acad Periodontol.  2008 Jun;38(2):215-224. 10.5051/jkape.2008.38.2.215.

Gingival recession of lower anterior incisors in orthodontic treatment

• Kim YS
• Cho JH

• KMID: 1486804
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5051/jkape.2008.38.2.215

Abstract

PURPOSE
These case reports show the orthodontic treatment of lower anterior incisors with gingival recession.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Three cases were treated by an orthodontist and a periodontist. Each case had lingually tilted lower anterior incisors, anterior crossbite and skeletal Cl III pattern.
RESULTS
A variety of etiological factors were thought to cause gingival recession: aging, oral hygiene, tooth malpositioning, occlusal trauma.
CONCLUSION
Due to the interaction among many possible contributing factors, it is difficult to predict whether further gingival recession may occur at a given site. The position and the movement of the lower anterior incisors with gingival recession are important factors in diagnosis and orthodontic treatment planning.

Keyword

gingival recession; lower anterior incisor; orthodontic treatment

MeSH Terms

Aging
Gingival Recession
Incisor
Malocclusion
Oral Hygiene
Tooth