Gingival Recession and Oral Health-related Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Study

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes a holistic approach to health. According to WHO health is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". Gingival recession is the migration of gingival margin apical to cementoenamel junction. Gingival recession although not associated with increased tooth loss, is considered an esthetic concern to patients. It is associated with the occurrence of dentin hypersensitivity and carious/non-carious cervical lesions on the exposed root surface. Most of the studies reported prevalence of gingival recession, but in specific geographic locations. Thus, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of gingival recession and its impact on oral health related quality of life in a sample of north Indian population in Haryana state.

Inclusion criteria

• Age 18-45 years old;
• Patients who are willing to participate in the study and ready to give informed consent.
• Cases defined for GR will be done according to Cairo at el.
• The minimum threshold for reporting the presence of gingival recession will be greater than or equal to 1 mm.

Exclusion criteria

• Systemic disease affecting the periodontal issues (e.g., bleeding disorders, diabetes mellitus etc.)
• Patients under medication associated with gingival enlargement (e.g., calcium channel blockers, immunosuppressants or anticonvulsants).
• Patients having masochistic habits (tongue thrusting, nail biting etc.)
• Mobile teeth
• Involved teeth with trauma from occlusion.
• Involved teeth with prosthesis.
• Endodontically involved/ RCT treated tooth
• Patient undergoing/underwent orthodontic treatment