Management of Gingival Recession and Tooth Sensitivity: A Case Study

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v13i9.6909

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Ahmad Soolari, DMD, MS
Soolari Dentistry, 11251 Lockwood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA; Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology; Former faculty at the New York University and the University of Maryland, USA; Specialty Practice in the Silver Spring, and Potomac area of Montgomery County, Maryland, USA. www.soolaridentistry.com
Lourdes Sanchez, DDS
Private Practice in the Silver Spring of Maryland, USA.
Sahar Safi, BS, CDRT
Certified Dental Radiation technologist at the Soolari Dentistry, 11251 Lockwood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA.

Abstract

This case report details a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach for managing localized gingival recession and dentin hypersensitivity in a 44-year-old female patient. A thorough clinical evaluation revealed the primary etiology to be a combination of a thin gingival biotype, aggressive toothbrushing, and occlusal trauma. The multi-phased treatment plan included initial non-surgical periodontal therapy, occlusal adjustment, and the fabrication of an occlusal guard, followed by mucogingival surgery using a subepithelial connective tissue graft. The successful outcome, which involved a significant increase in attached gingiva, resolution of hypersensitivity, and improved esthetics, highlights the importance of addressing all contributing factors to achieve predictable, long-term results.

Keywords: Gingival recession, Dentin hypersensitivity, Connective tissue graft, Periodontal therapy, Case report

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SOOLARI, Ahmad; SANCHEZ, Lourdes; SAFI, Sahar. Management of Gingival Recession and Tooth Sensitivity: A Case Study. Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 13, n. 9, sep. 2025. ISSN 2375-1924. Available at: <https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/6909>. Date accessed: 07 jan. 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v13i9.6909.
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Vol 13 No 9 (2025): Vol.13, Issue 9, September 2025
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Case Reports

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