gingival recession


recession

 [re-sesh´un] the drawing away of a tissue or part from its normal position.gingival recession the drawing back of the gingivae from the necks of the teeth, with exposure of root surfaces.

gin·gi·val re·ces·sion

apical migration of the gingiva along the tooth surface, with exposure of the tooth surface. Synonym(s): gingival atrophy, gingival resorption

gin·gi·val re·ces·sion

(jinji-văl rĕ-seshŭn) Apical migration of the gingiva along the tooth surface, with exposure of the tooth surface.
Synonym(s): gingival atrophy, gingival resorption.