Recession

Question 1

A patient with a thin gingival biotype will have
Question 1 Select one:

a. Delicate gingival tissue that is delicate and almost translucent in appearance.

b. Delicate gingival tissue that will be almost translucent

c. Delicate gingival tissue, translucent in appearance with a minimal zone of attached gingiva.

d. Delicate gingival tissue that and almost translucent in appearance.

Answer 1

Delicate gingival tissue, translucent in appearance with a minimal zone of attached gingiva.
(You can see the probe under the gingival)

Question 2

Gingival recession can be seen in the following patients
Question 2 Select one:

a. In all orthodontic therapy patients

b. In patients who never brush their teeth

c. In rapid orthodontic movement in children

d. In rapid orthodontic movement in adults.

Answer 2

In rapid orthodontic movement in adults.

Question 3

Patients with gingival recession frequently complain of sensitive teeth
Question 3 Select one:

a. True

b. False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The relevant anatomical landmarks when measuring recession include from the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) to the base of the periodontal pocket
Question 4 Select one:

a. True

b. False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Describe in detail 5 inflammatory causative associated with gingival recession

Answer 5

Gingival biotype, Periodontal disease, Smoking, Poor marginal fit of restoration, Orthodontic movement

Question 6

Describe in detail 5 mechanical causative factors associated with gingival recession

Answer 6

Toothbrush trauma, Traumatic incisor relationship, Trauma from foreign body, Abnormal frenal attachment, Iatrogenic damage(treating periodontal disease can be a risk of recession)

Question 7

Describe in detail the impact of gingival recession on the patient

Answer 7

Aesthetic considerations, Root caries, Food trap, Plaque stagnation, Confidence, Speaking, Comfort e.g. eating and food trapping

Question 8

What are the relevant anatomical landmarks when measuring recession ?

Answer 8

From the Cement Enamel Junction (CEJ) to the gingival margin = RECESSION

Question 9

What do you understand by the term Loss of Attachment (LOA) and how is it measured?

Answer 9

It is a termed used to assess current periodontal status in addition to possible historical periodontal tissue loss It is a combination of recession and probing depth combined

Question 10

What is meant by the term thin gingival biotype?

Answer 10

The gingival tissue tends to be delicate and almost translucent in appearance. The tissue appears friable with a minimal zone of attached gingiva

Question 11

What is a gingival veneer and when would it be clinically indicated ?

Answer 11

A removable acrylic facing that improves the aesthetics in a patient with advanced and generalised recession

Question 12

What is this for

Answer 12

A gingival veneer. A removable acrylic facing that improves the aesthetics in a patient with advanced and generalised recession.

Question 13

Why do patients with gingival recession frequently complain of sensitive teeth?

Answer 13

Recession uncovers the root surface dentine creating hypersensitivity for the patient