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Several classification schemes have been used to help diagnose gingival recession:

  • Sullivan & Atkins 1968
  • Mlinek et al. 1973
  • Miller 1985
  • Smith 1997
  • Mahajan 2010

Miller’s classification for gingival recession is the most commonly used classification.

  • It divides gingival recession defects into four categories
  • evaluate both soft and hard tissues loss.
  • It allows determining the level of root coverage achievable with a free gingival graft.
  • Miller’s classification is a diagnostic and prognostic tool

Today, we present you with a mindmap illustrating the four categories of the gingival recessions according to Miller’s Classification.

To view the mindmap, Kindly Click HERE

 



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