Definition | 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).
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Synonym | gingival recession (disorder) gingival recession [disease/finding] gingival recession nos gingival recession nos (disorder) gingival recession, nos gingival recession, unspecified gingival recessions gingival soft tissue recession gum recession receding gums recession, gingival recessions, gingival
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