A Case Report of Multiple Surgical Treatments for Gingival Recession Based on the GRD Classification System

doi:10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2025.06.016

Abstract

Abstract: Gingival recession has a non-negligible impact on patients' aesthetics and oral health. The resulting root surface exposure and reduced keratinized gingiva make it difficult to self-control plaque accumulation, thereby challenging the long-term maintenance of periodontal health and stability . The selection of treatment options for gingival recession is relatively diverse. This article reports the entire treatment process of a patient with multiple gingival recessions, analyzed the specific conditions of tooth sites with gingival recession, according to the GRD classification (Chambrone, 2021), corresponding treatment plans were formulated, achieved good root coverage effects.

Key words: gingival recession, subepithelial connective tissue graft, free gingival graft, horizontal toothbrushing

WEN Yuting, LI Sihong, BAI Xueying, HUANG Siyu, WANG Shuining, YANG Dong. A Case Report of Multiple Surgical Treatments for Gingival Recession Based on the GRD Classification System[J]. Journal of Oral Science Research, 2025, 41(6): 537-542.

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