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Gingival recession occurs when the gingival margin is located apically to the cementoenamel junction, causing root exposure. This work aims to report a clinical case of restorative treatment of multiple non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL´s) with gingival-colored resin, as an alternative approach of restorative procedure in cervical defects associated with gingival recession in the aesthetic area. A patient attended a Clinical-School complaining several NCCL´s in addition to Miller's class I gingival vestibular recession in the elements: 13, 21, 22 and 23. Dentin hypersensitivity was absent, however, aesthetic appearance bothered the patient. Presence of occlusal interferences, acid feeding and inadequate brushing habits were observed as important etiological factors for NCCL´s and gingival recessions. Periodontal surgery would be the treatment of choice, however, the patient needed orthodontic intervention first to promote dental alignment and correct distribution of the occlusal load. In order to decrease the progression of the lesions during the orthodontic treatment the NCCL´s associated with gingival recession were restored with gingival-colored resin. Two colors of pink composite resin (color G3 and G5) were incrementally inserted, promoting a correct emergence profile, taking the resin to the lower cavity limit avoiding aggression to the periodontal tissue. Clinical follow-up of 22 months was favorable due to the appearance of restorations and satisfactory periodontal health. Gingival resin can be assigned to improve the aesthetic effect of the restoration at a low cost and time-saving. Keywords: Gingival Recession. Tooth Wear. Composite Resins. ResumoA recessão gengival ocorre quando a margem gengival está localizada apicalmente à junção cemento-esmalte, causando exposição radicular. Este trabalho tem como objetivo relatar um caso clínico de tratamento restaurador de múltiplas lesões cervicais não cariosas (LCNC´s) com resina de cor gengival, como uma forma alternativa de procedimento restaurador em defeitos cervicais associados a recessão gengival em área estética. Uma paciente buscou atendimento odontológico em um centro especializado por apresentar várias lesões do tipo LCNC, além de recessão gengival vestibular classe I de Miller nos elementos: 13, 21, 22 e 23 que não apresentavam sensibilidade, porém eram lesões que a incomodava quanto ao fator estético. Foram observados importantes fatores etiológicos para as LCNC’s e recessões gengivais, como a oclusão desarmônica, alimentação ácida e hábitos de escovação inadequados. A cirurgia periodontal seria o tratamento de primeira escolha, contudo havia a necessidade de intervenção ortodôntica primeiramente para promover alinhamento dentário e correta distribuição das forças oclusais. Com o intuito de diminuir a progressão das lesões durante o tratamento ortodôntico optou-se por restaurar as LCNC´s associadas à recessão gengival com resina composta caracterizada para gengiva. Foram utilizadas 2 cores de resina rosa (G3 e G5) de forma incremental, até o limite inferior da cavidade, promovendo um correto perfil de emergência e evitando agressão aos tecidos periodontais. Acompanhamento clínico de 22 meses mostrou um aspecto favorável das restaurações assim como boa saúde periodontal. Dessa forma, a resina do tipo gengival pode ser indicada para melhorar o efeito estético da restauração a um baixo custo e rapidez no procedimento. Palavras-chave: Retração Gengival. Desgaste dos Dentes. Resinas Compostas.

Background: Dentin hypersensitivity is an increasingly common complaint, especially among young people. It manifests as painful symptoms in areas of exposed dentinal tubules and is related to the patients' lifestyle. Aim: The present work aimed to address a protocol with chemical desensitizing agents in treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity. Case report: The treatment was performed in a 22-year-old female patient who presented as the main complaint a moderate to intense degree sensitivity in anterior and posterior teeth. In the 1st and 2nd week, a neural action desensitizer based on potassium nitrate (Ultra EZ™ - Ultradent Products Inc) was used, while in the 3rd and 4th week, a desensitizer with an obliterating action based on calcium phosphates (Nano P™ - FGM Dental Products) was chosen. In the 5th week, another chemical occlusal desensitizer agent was applied, the 5% sodium fluoride varnish (Enamelast™ - Ultradent Products Inc). Results: The patient was successfully treated by the associative technique through neural and blocker desensitizers obtaining effective pain control in a18-month follow-up. Conclusion: The associative technique of different chemical desensitizers has shown extremely satisfactory results, which can be confirmed in the present case report.