Gingival atrophy is a common disease caused by periodontal disease. There are dental stones in the lower part of the gingival. Dental stones can cause gingival atrophy, loosening and shedding of teeth, etc.
Gingival atrophy can be divided into pathological atrophy and physiological atrophy. Pathological atrophy is mainly caused by the presence of foreign bodies (calculus) in the gingival margin which cannot be cleaned for a long time, and the stimulation caused by bacterial breeding.
Additional, as the growth of the age also can produce atrophy more or less, make tooth root exposure, this kind calls physiological atrophy, do not need treatment, but can delay through health care.
