Prevalencia de recesiones gingivales relacionadas a factores mecánicos y hábitos orales en la UCSG, semestre A-2018.

Abstract

Introduction: The gingival recession is defined as the displacement or migration of the dentogingival complex, they can be localized or generalized, increasing the levels of sensitivity and the probability of root caries. Objective: Establish and identify the prevalence of gingival recessions related to mechanical factors and oral habits in patients of the UCSG clinic. Materials and methods: hree study groups were formed by age, each consisting of 20 patients, where they answered a questionnaire, and were probed to determine the degree of gingival recession, according to the Miller classification. Results: There is a high percentage of gingival recessions in men aged 45 and 60 years, where oral habits such as onychophagia, and mechanical factors such as traumatic brushing, and orthodontics, were the most triggers. Discussion: Different studies mention that class III Miller, in male sex of average ages between 40 and 60 years are the most found, given by habits and mechanical factors to which they are exposed throughout their life. Conclusion: A high percentage of gingival recessions was found in males, in average ages between 45 and 60 years of age, where onychophagia and traumatic brushing were the prevailing risk factors, finding in patients in a higher percentage the Class III Miller, mainly affecting the anterior area of the lower jaw.