Lower incisor inclination and thickness of the alveolar process and mandibular symphysis in the development of gingival recession: A retrospective cohort study

Introduction: Retrospective studies have found conflicting results regarding the relationship between lower incisor inclination and the development of gingival recession (GR) after orthodontic treatment. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between lower incisor inclination an...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Ramos de Faria, Carolina de Sá Werneck, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing, Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral, Marcio José da Silva Campos
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Published: Springer 2023-09-01
Series:Saudi Dental Journal
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author Fernanda Ramos de Faria
Carolina de Sá Werneck
Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing
Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral
Marcio José da Silva Campos
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Carolina de Sá Werneck
Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing
Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral
Marcio José da Silva Campos
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description Introduction: Retrospective studies have found conflicting results regarding the relationship between lower incisor inclination and the development of gingival recession (GR) after orthodontic treatment. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between lower incisor inclination and alveolar process (AP) and mandibular symphysis (MS) thickness in the development of GR. Materials and Methods: Frontal intraoral photography and cephalometric radiography were conducted before (T0) and after (T1) orthodontic treatment of 62 subjects. The presence of GR was considered when the cementoenamel junction was visible in the lower incisor on the frontal intraoral photograph. The circumstances for improvement, stability, and worsening of the gingival situation were based on the reduction, maintenance, and increase in the number of lower incisors with GR before and after treatment. To measure the incisor-mandibular plane angle (IMPA) and the thickness of the AP and the MS were used the cephalometric radiographs. Results: Men had a significantly thicker MS than women at T0 and T1 (p < 0.0004). There was a significant reduction of approximately 10% in AP between T0 and T1 (p < 0.0001). Among subjects without GR at T0, 70.4% presented a stable gingival situation at T1. For subjects with 1 lower incisor with GR at T0, 50% showed improvement in the gingival situation at T1, 21.4% remained stable, and 28.6% experienced worsening. Sixteen lateral incisors presented a worsening gingival situation, representing an increase of 129% compared to the central incisors. Conclusion: No relationship was found between lower incisor inclination and the thickness of the AP and MS in the development of GR.
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spelling doaj-art-17858b9fbed042ecb3cf2c1fde4392d62025-08-20T02:02:30ZengSpringerSaudi Dental Journal1013-90522023-09-0135665165610.1016/j.sdentj.2023.05.016Lower incisor inclination and thickness of the alveolar process and mandibular symphysis in the development of gingival recession: A retrospective cohort studyFernanda Ramos de Faria0Carolina de Sá Werneck1Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing2Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral3Marcio José da Silva Campos4Department of Orthodontics – Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil; Corresponding author at: Rua Honório Antônio da Silva, 620, São Pedro, Juiz de Fora, MG 36.037-310, Brazil.Department of Orthodontics – Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, BrazilDepartment of Periodontology – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilDepartment of Orthodontics – Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, BrazilDepartment of Orthodontics – Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, BrazilIntroduction: Retrospective studies have found conflicting results regarding the relationship between lower incisor inclination and the development of gingival recession (GR) after orthodontic treatment. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between lower incisor inclination and alveolar process (AP) and mandibular symphysis (MS) thickness in the development of GR. Materials and Methods: Frontal intraoral photography and cephalometric radiography were conducted before (T0) and after (T1) orthodontic treatment of 62 subjects. The presence of GR was considered when the cementoenamel junction was visible in the lower incisor on the frontal intraoral photograph. The circumstances for improvement, stability, and worsening of the gingival situation were based on the reduction, maintenance, and increase in the number of lower incisors with GR before and after treatment. To measure the incisor-mandibular plane angle (IMPA) and the thickness of the AP and the MS were used the cephalometric radiographs. Results: Men had a significantly thicker MS than women at T0 and T1 (p < 0.0004). There was a significant reduction of approximately 10% in AP between T0 and T1 (p < 0.0001). Among subjects without GR at T0, 70.4% presented a stable gingival situation at T1. For subjects with 1 lower incisor with GR at T0, 50% showed improvement in the gingival situation at T1, 21.4% remained stable, and 28.6% experienced worsening. Sixteen lateral incisors presented a worsening gingival situation, representing an increase of 129% compared to the central incisors. Conclusion: No relationship was found between lower incisor inclination and the thickness of the AP and MS in the development of GR.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905223000986IncisorOrthodonticsPeriodontiumGingival recession
spellingShingle Fernanda Ramos de Faria
Carolina de Sá Werneck
Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing
Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral
Marcio José da Silva Campos
Lower incisor inclination and thickness of the alveolar process and mandibular symphysis in the development of gingival recession: A retrospective cohort study
Saudi Dental Journal
Incisor
Orthodontics
Periodontium
Gingival recession
title Lower incisor inclination and thickness of the alveolar process and mandibular symphysis in the development of gingival recession: A retrospective cohort study
title_full Lower incisor inclination and thickness of the alveolar process and mandibular symphysis in the development of gingival recession: A retrospective cohort study
title_fullStr Lower incisor inclination and thickness of the alveolar process and mandibular symphysis in the development of gingival recession: A retrospective cohort study
title_full_unstemmed Lower incisor inclination and thickness of the alveolar process and mandibular symphysis in the development of gingival recession: A retrospective cohort study
title_short Lower incisor inclination and thickness of the alveolar process and mandibular symphysis in the development of gingival recession: A retrospective cohort study
title_sort lower incisor inclination and thickness of the alveolar process and mandibular symphysis in the development of gingival recession a retrospective cohort study
topic Incisor
Orthodontics
Periodontium
Gingival recession
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905223000986
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