Question

Periodontal assessment of a new patient reveals localized signs of gingival inflammation but no attachment loss. The findings also include a site of gingival recession and toothbrush abrasion on the facial surface of a canine tooth. At this site of recession, there is no signs of inflammation of the gingiva. How should this site of gingival recession due to traumatic brushing affect the basic diagnostic question?

Answer 1

• Gingival recession is the loss of gum tissue resulting in the exposure of teeth.It is also called as receding gums.
• Overaggressive brushing is one of the main cause for gingival recession by causing the inflammation of gums.
• Physical ware of gums by vigorous brushing or the use of hard bristles is a further common cause for recession.
• When the gum tissue lost in the roots of the root makes the gum tissue to be very delicate.thinner gum tissue makes it more likely to cause gingivitis.

Hence even there is no inflammation of the gingiva due to the recession caused by traumatic brushing leads to the signs of gingival inflammation.