Gingival Recession
Synonyms
Atrophy of Gingiva
Gingiva Atrophies
Gingiva Atrophy
Gingival Atrophies
Gingival Atrophy
Gingival Recessions
Recession, Gingival
Recessions, Gingival
Exposure of the root surface when the edge of the gum (GINGIVA) moves apically away from the crown of the tooth. This is common with advancing age, vigorous tooth brushing, diseases, or tissue loss of the gingiva, the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT and the supporting bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS).