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).
Other names Gingival Atrophy; Recessions, Gingival; Recession, Gingival; Gingival Recessions; Gingival Atrophies; Gingiva Atrophy; Gingiva Atrophies; Atrophy of Gingiva
