Background Gingival thickness is a key determinant of periodontal and implant treatment outcomes. Conventional transgingival probing is reliable but invasive and requires local anesthesia.
Yongmei Wen +3 more
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Comparison of gingival and periodontal phenotype classification methods and phenotype-related clinical parameters: cross-sectional observational study [PDF]
Background The aim of this study was to assess gingival and periodontal-phenotype by using Standard-Periodontal-Probing (SPP), Colored-Periodontal-Probing (CPP), and Cone-Beam-Computed-Tomography (CBCT) in comparison to gold standard transgingival ...
Dila İrem Aşkın +4 more
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In vivo Evaluation of Gingival Thickness and Gingival Recession after Fixed Orthodontic Treatment in Patients with Normally Positioned Mandibular Incisors [PDF]
Objective: This in vivo study evaluated clinical gingival recession and labial gingival thickness following fixed orthodontic treatment in patients with normally positioned mandibular incisors.
Ahmet Can Yılmaz, Özer Alkan
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Background: Smoking is a major risk factor for the development and advancement of periodontal disorders, which in turn cause the loss of periodontal attachment, deeper pockets, and the loss of tooth and alveolar bone. Aim: The purpose of this research is
Anshika Suman +5 more
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Ultrasound-based assessment of peri-implant mucosal thickness: an ex vivo comparative study with artificial intelligence-assisted image analysis [PDF]
Background Mucosal thickness (MT) is a key factor influencing peri-implant soft-tissue response and outcomes in dental implantology. This ex vivo study evaluated the agreement of peri-implant MT measurements obtained using ultrasound (US) standardized ...
Fabian Christleven +5 more
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Introduction: Measuring gingival thickness (GT) is crucial in periodontal and implant dentistry as it impacts clinical decisions and outcomes. Materials and methods: Several methods are employed to assess GT, including conebeam computed tomography (CBCT),
Ankita Pati +5 more
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Comparative efficacy of fascia lata allograft, platelet-rich fibrin, and connective tissue graft for peri-implant soft tissue augmentation: a randomized controlled clinical trial [PDF]
Background Adequate peri-implant soft tissue thickness and keratinized mucosa width are crucial for implant health and aesthetics. Autogenous subepithelial connective tissue grafts (CTG) are the gold-standard for augmenting thin biotypes, but they ...
Ahmed Mohamed Elhadidy +3 more
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Pink–White Esthetic Optimization in Excessive Gingival Display Using Crown Lengthening and Direct Composite Veneering [PDF]
An esthetic smile plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient confidence and social well-being. Smile esthetics are influenced by multiple factors, including maxillary anterior tooth morphology, lip length and mobility, periodontal health, and the degree ...
Nihangma Patangwa, Sanjay Kumar Sah
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Aim : In current era of dentistry attempts are being made to perform several dental procedures quickly and atraumatically as beyond efficacy there is a need for balance and comfort for patients.
Rakhi Issrani +6 more
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Gingival tissue evaluation using soft tissue-cone-beam computed tomography and root coverage esthetic score in the treatment of isolated gingival recession: A clinical study [PDF]
Objectives: Comparative assessment of the effectiveness of coronally advanced flap (CAF) with subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) and the envelope technique with SCTG in Miller’s Class I recession utilizing soft tissue-cone-beam computed ...
Navina Ravindran +5 more
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