Prevalence, severity, distribution and risk indicators of gingival recession in Qena governorate (Upper Egypt): An Epidemiological study

Abstract

Objective: The present study estimated the prevalence of gingival recession (its severity and distribution) and assessed the association of potential risk indicators with the occurrence of gingival recession in Qena governorate, Egypt. Subject and methods: A representative sample of 1959 patients aged from 18 -90 years old (984 males and 975 females) from different areas in Qena governorate, Egypt were examined. A descriptive questionnaire was prepared for the examinations and full personal data were recorded. Results: The prevalence of gingival recession was 32.8%; Class I recession was (24.2%) followed by Classes II, III and IV (7.2, 1.3 and 0.1%) respectively. The most affected quadrants were the lower left quadrant while the least affected quadrant was the upper right quadrant. The most affected teeth were lower anterior teeth while the least commonly affected teeth were lower right posterior teeth. Conclusion: Prevalence of gingival recession showed more frequently in males than in females. Gingival recession was found to be more common in mandibular arch than maxillary. Lower anterior teeth than posterior ones and Left side of the arch was more commonly affected. This is a preliminary basis toward establishing a complete epidemiological study regarding the prevalence, severity as well as manifestations of oral diseases in Egypt. Hopefully, this help toward planning effective, preventive as well as therapeutic measures in this regard.