Gingival phenotype distribution in young Caucasian women and men - An investigative study.
Clin Exp Dent Res
; 8(1): 374-379, 2022 02.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the relationship between gingival phenotype and tooth location based on selected index teeth ("Ramfjord") and assess possible differences between women and men. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Thirty-six women and 20 men voluntarily participated in this investigation with an average age of 23 years (min 19; max 37). Gingival phenotypes (GP) were assessed by transparency of a periodontal probe through the buccal gingival margin.RESULTS:
A comparable and similar GP on all index teeth was only found in seven out of the 56 subjects, that is, thin or thick only Five participants (three male/two female) showed a uniform and constantly thick and two females a constantly thin GP. While the majority of molars (94.6%; p = 0.006) showed a thick GP, premolars (61.6%; p = 0.09) as well as incisors (70.5%; p = 0.046) were predominantly categorized as thin. In addition, significantly thicker GP was in general observed for maxillary teeth (p = 0.001) but without differences between genders (p = 0.722).CONCLUSION:
No constant GP can be expected within one dentition. The use of the "Ramfjord teeth" may serve as a quick overview and reliable method to screen GP distribution.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Gengiva
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Incisivo
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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