Measurement properties of gingival biotype evaluation methods

Abstract

The new method of CTS assessment to classify gingival tissue thickness can be considered reliable and clinically useful to diagnose thick biotype.

Clinical evaluation of Miller class I and II recessions treatment with the use of modified coronally advanced tunnel technique with either collagen matrix or subepithelial connective tissue graft: A randomized clinical study

“…Although relatively modern, they also carry some limitations, namely high costs, problems taking reliable measurements of gingival thickness in different parts of the oral cavity (ultrasonic) and a necessity of radiating the patient (CBCT) (Müller, Barrieshi‐Nusair, & Kononen, ; Ronay, Sahrmann, Bindl, Attin, & Schmidlin, ). In addition, the results of recently published studies indicate high compliance (agreement 86.1%) between measurements made with CT scans and transgingival assessment (Alves et al., ). The latest method of performing gingival measurements is to compare superimposed digital scans taken before and after treatment.…”

“…In addition, the results of recently published studies indicate high compliance (agreement 86.1%) between measurements made with CT scans and transgingival assessment (Alves et al, 2018). The latest method of performing gingival measurements is to compare superimposed digital scans taken before and after treatment.…”

Analysis Of The Relationship Between Facial Type And Gingival Phenotype 

“…The thin gingival phenotypes have been associated with longer dental crowns and thin gingival biotypes usually present shorter clinical crowns heights 14 . According to some authors, the buccal cortical bone thickness may be influenced by the facial type 18 , which may have some influence on the gingival phenotype, since tooth movement into a different position than that genetically determined in the alveolar process might represent a risk factor to the development of mucogingival disorders, especially in areas with thin bone and gingival tissue.…”

“…This was measured after local anesthesia, by introducing the tip of an anesthetic needle (2 mm apically to the probing depth measured) with a rubber stop perpendicular to the long axis of maxillary central incisors on the median aspect. The distance from the tip of the anesthetic needle to the rubber stop was measured with a digital pachymeter (Digemess, Brazil) 14 (Figs. 2a and 2b).…”

Distribuição das características clínicas do fenótipo gengival em pacientes saudáveis

“…Galgali, Gontiya 18 , que avaliaram radiograficamente e mediram as dimensões dentogengivais das superfícies vestibulares dos dentes anteriores, atribuíram à associação entre sexo e fenótipo gengival o fato de homens apresentarem maior quantidade de tecido gengival inserido e osso alveolar do que as mulheres. Essas características confirmaram relatos anteriores sobre o arranjo das estruturas anatômicas periodontais 17,19 . Além disso, não foram encontradas informações suficientes na literatura que justificassem a associação das dimensões do sorriso gengival com o fenótipo gengival, sugerindo que novos estudos devem ser realizados para analisar a relação entre esses dois parâmetros.…”