Gingival recession of lower anterior incisors in orthodontic treatment.
10.5051/jkape.2008.38.2.215
- Author:
Yun Sang KIM
1
;
Jin Hyoung CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontology, Sanbon Dental Hospital, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Korea. den94@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
gingival recession;
lower anterior incisor;
orthodontic treatment
- MeSH:
Aging;
Gingival Recession;
Incisor;
Malocclusion;
Oral Hygiene;
Tooth
- From:The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology
2008;38(2):215-224
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
