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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2022; 12(01): 13-17
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731116
Review Article

Gingival Biotype: A Secret for Esthetic Success

Marjita Sarma
1   Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), NITTE (deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Nina Shenoy
1   Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), NITTE (deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Rahul Bhandary
1   Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), NITTE (deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Gingival biotype, in the recent years, has gained substantial interest as one of the important pillars for esthetic success. This review provides recommendations to be considered prior to performing any dental procedure to attain best clinical results. Several methods for measuring biotype have been suggested. Gingiva is often subjected to various insults during routine dental procedures. Hence, understanding the gingival biotype can provide insights into precautions rendered necessary during tissue handling to avoid undesirable treatment outcomes.

Keywords

gingival biotype - gingival thickness - TRAN


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Article published online:
14 June 2021

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