[Morphometric studies in the dento-periodontal region under physiological conditions]

Area of Science:

• Periodontology
• Dental Morphology
• Biomedical Imaging

Background:

• Objective evaluation of periodontal soft tissue is crucial for clinical assessment.
• Longitudinal studies require reliable methodologies for tracking changes.
• Understanding dento-gingival and interdental morphology is key to periodontal health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To validate the morphometric method for objective periodontal soft tissue evaluation in longitudinal studies.
• To establish criteria for defining the physiomorphological condition of the dento-gingival region using 3D examination.
• To investigate the role of the interdental region in determining interdental soft tissue surface morphology.

Main Methods:

• Application of the morphometric method for objective evaluation.
• Three-dimensional examination to define physiomorphological criteria.
• Radiological examination of the interdental region using author-developed methods.
• Correlation of radiological findings with mesio-distal evaluation results.

Main Results:

• The morphometric method demonstrated reliability in objective periodontal soft tissue evaluation.
• Criteria for dento-gingival physiomorphology were successfully established through 3D examination.
• The interdental region was identified as a primary determinant of interdental soft tissue surface morphology.
• Radiological examination provided correlated data for mesio-distal evaluations.

Conclusions:

• The morphometric method is a reliable tool for objective periodontal soft tissue assessment, even in longitudinal studies.
• Established criteria aid in defining dento-gingival physiomorphology.
• The interdental region's morphology significantly influences interdental soft tissue characteristics.