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VOL. 8, ISSUE 4 (2022)
Computation of width of attached gingiva and gingival biotype: Variations with regard to age, gender and arch
Authors
Shivanand Aspalli, Monisha V R, Anupama Desai, Prerana Mahapatra, S Gomathi Sai Krishna
Abstract
The most important anatomic and functional landmark in the periodontium is attached gingiva. Evaluating the gingival topography plays a vital role in periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning. Therefore it is very important to know the variations in the gingival biotype and width of attached gingiva (WOA) with regards to age, gender and dental arch. Aims: The aim of our present study was to i) To assess variations in the biotype of the gingiva with regards to age, gender and dental arch in anterior teeth (using k files). ii) To assess attached gingival width in anterior teeth (using measurement approach). Materials and Methods: 50 participants of age varying between 18 – 50 yrs with good general health and with no loss of attachment was selected and splitted into 2 groups. Group A consists of 25 participants of age (19 – 35yrs) and Group B consists of 25 participants of age (36 – 55 yrs). Width of attached gingiva (WOA) and Gingival biotype was compared and evaluated between females and males and mandibular arch and maxillary arch. Results: It was noticed that Width of Attached gingiva and Gingival biotype was significantly decreased with age in both arches. The gingiva was thicker in maxillary arch compared to the mandibular arch & heighest width of attached gingiva was seen in females & Gingival biotype was higher in males than females. Conclusion: In present study it was concluded that width of attached gingival (WOA) and gingival biotype varies with respect to age, gender & arch location.
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Pages:25-31
How to cite this article:
Shivanand Aspalli, Monisha V R, Anupama Desai, Prerana Mahapatra, S Gomathi Sai Krishna "Computation of width of attached gingiva and gingival biotype: Variations with regard to age, gender and arch". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 8, Issue 4, 2022, Pages 25-31
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