How Much Do You Know About Gingival Recession?
Clinicians must be familiar with the diagnosis and procedures for controlling gingival recession, as it is a common clinical condition. Read on to evaluate how much you know about strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of gingival recession.
Understanding the underlying causes of gingival recession is vital to successfully treating this mucogingival condition.
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Which of the following is a predisposing and precipitating factor of gingival recession?
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A precipitating factor in the etiology of gingival recession is tooth malposition.
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Severity, esthetics, and progression are factors for the treatment of gingival recession.
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Nonsurgical treatment should be considered when a patient presents with root sensitivity.
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Orthodontic patients and those with hypersensitivity are at higher risk of experiencing gingival recession.
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Every case of gingival recession necessitates treatment.
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How Much Do You Know About Gingival Recession?
Congrats!
Congrats! You understand the ins and outs of gingival recession diagnosis and treatment. Get out there and put your know-how to good use!
Well done!
Well done! You have the basics, but there’s more to learn. Continue to study the latest in gingival recession diagnosis and treatment. You’ve got this!
Not bad!
Not bad, but there’s room to grow when it comes to understanding the role of dental hygienists in diagnosing and treating patients with gingival recession. Consider reading more about the latest advancements on this topic. Good luck!
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This information is from the article “A Closer Look at Gingival Recession” by Keerthana Satheesh, DDS, MS. To read the article, click here.
