Previsibilidade do tratamento das retrações gengivais em pacientes fumantes

Abstract

One goal of this review is about the interference of smoking on root coverage surgery is to assess the coverage obtained through the techniques of Periodontal Plastic Surgery in smokers. Gingival recession can be defined as the displacement of the gingival margin apical to the cemento-enamel junction, this condition can lead to the development of dentine hypersensitivity, the occurrence of cavities in tooth root, facilitate plaque accumulation, and disfiguring the patient . Treatment of gingival recession is accomplished through surgical procedures for root coverage. Smoke heavily damaged the results of the techniques used, reducing the root coverage, frequency and total coating amount of blood vessels in tissues