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- Title
A clinical study on the assessment of gingival angle.
- Authors
Saha, Piyanka; Chakraborty, A.; Pal, T. K.
- Abstract
Brief Background: Two basic types of gingival architecture exist, the "scallopedthin" and the "flat-thick'' biotypes. The curvature of marginal gingiva can be measured by gingival angle. It is defined as the angle that forms at the intersection between the two lines that connect labial gingival zenith point with the most coronal points of the papillae. Aims: The aim of the present study was to determine the gingival angle of the maxillary anterior dentition of the different biotypes. Design: A total number of 912 maxillary anterior teeth were considered from 152 subjects of 16 -19 years of age. Materials and Methods: The gingival thickness of the attached gingiva was measured by bone sounding method. They were categorized into thin, intermediate and thick biotypes. The distal papilla height of each tooth and the gingival angle of the maxillary anterior six teeth were measured. Statistical analysis used: Student-t test was done to compare the results between the biotypes. Results: With the increase of facial gingival thickness the gingival angle increases. This is statistically significant for the central incisors (p<0.01).There is no significant difference in papilla height between the biotypes. Conclusions: With the increase in gingival thickness the gingival contour becomes more flat and there is an increase in gingival angle particularly for the central incisors.
- Subjects
INTERDENTAL papilla; THICKNESS measurement; DENTAL materials; INCISORS; AGE groups; DENTAL care
- Publication
JIDA: Journal of Indian Dental Association, 2014, Vol 8, Issue 5, p15
- ISSN
0019-4611
- Publication type
Article