Receding gums
Receding Gums
Receding gums, also known as gingival recession (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Receding gums
- Wikipedia's article - Receding gums
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski), is a condition in which the margins of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wear away, or pull back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth's root.
Etymology
The term "receding gums" comes from the English words "recede" meaning to go or move back and "gums" referring to the soft tissue lining of the mouth. "Gingival recession" is derived from the Latin word "gingiva" meaning gum and the English word "recession" indicating withdrawal or retreating.
Symptoms
Symptoms of receding gums include tooth sensitivity, visible roots, longer-looking teeth, and gum discomfort.
Causes
Receding gums can be caused by a number of factors, including periodontal disease, the natural aging process, abrasive habits like aggressive tooth brushing, and genetic predisposition.
Treatment
Treatment for receding gums can vary depending on the cause and severity of the condition. Options may include deep cleaning procedures, antibiotic treatments, surgical procedures such as gingival graft or regeneration, and lifestyle changes.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Receding gums
- Wikipedia's article - Receding gums
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski