Gingival recession: a proposal for a new classification

An accurate diagnosis is often the first step towards development of a well formulated treatment plan, that when implemented leads to resolution of patient's problem. Diagnosis of a disease/condition is a label that captures in few words, the nature, severity and extent of the problem. The terminology used to describe a patient's condition according to any classification, should enable the clinician to develop a clear image of the clinical situation. The current classification for gingival recession, however do not fulfill this criteria. Hence, in this review an attempt has been made to overcome these drawbacks and devise a new classification for gingival recession. Key Words: Classification; Gingival Recession