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Kim and Cho: Gingival recession of lower anterior incisors in orthodontic treatment
Case Report

The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology 2008; 38(2): 215-224.

Published online: 30 June 2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5051/jkape.2008.38.2.215

Gingival recession of lower anterior incisors in orthodontic treatment

Yun-Sang Kim1, Jin-Hyoung Cho2

1Department of Periodontology, Sanbon Dental Hospital, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Korea.

2Department of Orthodontics, Sanbon Dental Hospital, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Korea.

Correspondence: Dr. Yun-Sang Kim, Department of Periodontology, Dental Hospital in Sanbon, Wonkwang university, 1142 Sanbon-Dong, Kunpo, 435-040, Korea. den94@wonkwang.ac.kr, Tel: 82-31-390-2875, Fax: 82-31-390-2777

Received 11 April 2008       Accepted 6 May 2008

Copyright © 2008 Korean Academy of Periodontology

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.

Keywords: gingival recession, lower anterior incisor, orthodontic treatment

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