Evaluating gingival recession especially in relation to orthodontic
treatment
Oral
hygiene
Gingival
inflammation
Existing
recession
Width
of attached gingiva
Tooth
malposition
Width
of the alveolar bone
Arch
discrepancy
Aesthetics
Projected
tooth movement
Tissue
thickness/periodontal tissue biotype
Mixed dentition/ Pre-ortho/during ortho/post
ortho
Holding
phase treatment may be provided to improve mucogingival health
during eruption and growth before tooth
malposition is corrected
If true
recession is present it will not correct itself unless it is
very small and oral hygiene is exemplary
Some
cases need oral hygiene only and no intervention
Surgical intervention
Frenectomy may alleviate tension on tissues and facilitate
plaque control
Rotated
pedicle grafts
Free
gingival grafts
Connective tissue grafts
GTR
