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01-02-2020 | Bleeding on Probing | Original Article

Prevalence and risk indicators of gingival recessions in an Italian school of dentistry and dental hygiene: a cross-sectional study

Authors: Fabio Vignoletti, Maria Di Martino, Marco Clementini, Giovanna Laura Di Domenico, Massimo de Sanctis

Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations | Issue 2/2020

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this cross-sectional study is to (i) determine the prevalence, extent, severity, and distribution of gingival recessions and patient perception in a young population and (ii) to identify potential risk indicators.

Material and methods

Two hundred fifty-one students with a mean age of 22.9 ± 4.7, attending the School of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (Milan, Italy) were included. The subjects had undergone a clinical evaluation, by two calibrated examiner, and a questionnaire. Demographic and clinical data were collected to evaluate association of these factors with gingival recessions.

Results

The prevalence of gingival recessions at patient and tooth level was 39% and 5.2%, respectively. The only factor associated with the presence of GR was age. On the other hand, age and smoking were associated with the extent, whereas BOP, NCCLs and KT were associated with the severity. Out of 98 subjects presenting at least one GR, 63 (64%) were conscious of the presence of the GR. NCCLs were also strongly associated with the perception of the recession by the patient.

Conclusions

There is a low prevalence of buccal gingival recessions in this sample of Italian students. More than 50% of the sample was aware of the problem. Almost all patients presenting symptomatology or aesthetic concern requested appropriate therapy.

Clinical relevance

The findings highlight the low relevance of gingival recessions in daily practice and the importance of controlling potential risk indicators in young populations.

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Title: Prevalence and risk indicators of gingival recessions in an Italian school of dentistry and dental hygiene: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Fabio Vignoletti
Maria Di Martino
Marco Clementini
Giovanna Laura Di Domenico
Massimo de Sanctis
Publication date: 01-02-2020
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Bleeding on Probing
Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 1432-6981
Electronic ISSN: 1436-3771
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-019-02996-9

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Material and methods

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Conclusions

Clinical relevance

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