Short Communication CLASSIFICATION OF GINGIVAL RECESSION: A NEW APPROACH

A classification system facilitates the communication and understanding of common standardized identification of the nature of cases, helps in diagnosis, prognosis and finally suitable treatment plan for the condition. Gingival recession, a common condition leading to exposure of root surfaces, is seen in both dentally aware population and those with limited access to dental care. There are several classification systems in literature, with their merits and demerits, to describe recession. None of them ascribes and satisfies its different categories and severity. Hence, to fill this void, a humble attempt is made to present a new classification system for gingival recession. Key wordscemento-enamel junction, mucogingival junction, radicular gingiva, interdental gingiva, gingival recession classification.