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<p>Noncarious cervical lesions (NCCL) have a multifactorial etiology. The terms abfraction, abrasion, and erosion are also used to describe the same lesion. NCCLs can lead to gum recession which is one of the most frequent gingival defects. NCCLs generally also involve loss of tooth structure. Therefore, treatments should be planned and performed in an interdisciplinary manner. When NCCL is minimal, the choise to use simple direct restorations is the main therapeutic option. If it is serious, microsurgical treatment or, more precisely, interdisciplinary treatment might be necessary. Root coverage by microsurgical methods is the most challenging esthetic procedure. There are many techniques available of which we must always choose the method that can ensure and control root coverage in the long term.</p>
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Noncarious cervical lesions (NCCL) have a multifactorial etiology. The terms abfraction, abrasion, and erosion are also used to describe the same lesion. NCCLs can lead to gum recession which is one of the most frequent gingival defects. NCCLs generally also involve loss of tooth structure. Therefore, treatments should be planned and performed in an interdisciplinary manner. When NCCL is minimal, the choise to use simple direct restorations is the main therapeutic option. If it is serious, microsurgical treatment or, more precisely, interdisciplinary treatment might be necessary. Root coverage by microsurgical methods is the most challenging esthetic procedure. There are many techniques available of which we must always choose the method that can ensure and control root coverage in the long term.

The link between Noncarious Cervical Lesions (NCCL) and gingival recession. Etiology and treatment. A narrative review.

George Emil Palade University of Medicine

Acta Stomatologica Marisiensis Journal

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Noncarious cervical lesions (NCCL) have a multifactorial etiology. The terms abfraction, abrasion, and erosion are also used to describe the same lesion. NCCLs...

The link between Noncarious Cervical Lesions (NCCL) and gingival recession. Etiology and treatment. A narrative review.

Published Online: Mar 08, 2023

Page range: 5 - 13

Received: Feb 08, 2023

Accepted: Feb 24, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/asmj-2023-0002

Keywords
noncarious cervical lesions, gingival recession, root coverage

© 2023 Luminița Lazăr et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

The link between Noncarious Cervical Lesions (NCCL) and gingival recession. Etiology and treatment. A narrative review.

Published Online: Mar 08, 2023

Page range: 5 - 13

Received: Feb 08, 2023

Accepted: Feb 24, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/asmj-2023-0002

Keywordsnoncarious cervical lesions, gingival recession, root coverage

© 2023 Luminița Lazăr et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
noncarious cervical lesions, gingival recession, root coverage