Management of Gingival Recession course for Dental Practice
This session describes the aetiology and clinical relevance of gingival recession as well as the management options that may be appropriate.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Describe the aetiology of various forms of gingival recession and associated mucogingival problems
- List the indications for treatment and how these might apply to dental patients
- List the treatment options available and the factors that influence treatment choice
Gingival recession is defined as movement of the gingival margin apical to the cemento-enamel junction. It is one of a number of mucogingival anatomical issues that may be addressed by periodontal plastic surgical procedures.
Before commencing this session you should have knowledge of:
- The anatomy of the dentogingival tissues
Paul Baker qualified in 1992 from Kings College School of Medicine and Dentistry. He spent two years working in hospital Oral and Maxillofacial surgery followed by a short stint working in general dental practice. In 1996 he started an MSc in Periodontology at Guys Hospital. on completion in 1998, he continued with a Master of Clinical Dentistry degree at Kings College London, which he passed with distinction. He was one of the first dentists to finish a specialist training pathway recognised by the General Dental Council and after passing the Royal College of Surgeons Membership in Restorative Dentistry was awarded a certificate of completion of specialist training in 2000. Since 2000 he has worked in specialist practice, limited to the treatment of periodontal disease and implant surgery. He has taught at all levels within dentistry, from teaching undergraduates at Guys hospital to specialist level courses on advanced mucogingival surgical techniques for the British Society of Periodontology.
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