Gingival recession: its causes and types, and the importance of orthodontic treatment

abstract Gingival recession has direct causes and predisposing factors. Orthodontic treatment is able to prevent recession and even contribute to its treatment, with or without periodontal approach, depending on the type and severity of gingival tissue damage. There is no evidence on the fact that o...

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Main Authors: Ana Suzy Jati, Laurindo Zanco Furquim, Alberto Consolaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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