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Pink Esthetics: A Study on Significant Gingival Parameters.

Abhilasha S Patil¹, Venugopal Ranganath², Sujata A Yerawadekar³

¹Consulting Periodontist, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

|May 9, 2020

Summary

This study quantifies gingival zenith (GZ) displacement and interdental papilla height in the maxillary anterior dentition. Findings offer ideal numerical values for various dental esthetic and restorative treatments.

Keywords:

Dental esthetics Gingival zenith Interdental papilla Maxillary anterior Surgery Tooth anatomy.

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Area of Science:

Dental Anatomy
Periodontology
Esthetic Dentistry

Background:

Accurate measurement of gingival zenith (GZ) and interdental papilla height is crucial for predictable esthetic outcomes.
Quantifying these parameters in the maxillary anterior dentition provides a basis for treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantify the spatial displacement of the gingival zenith (GZ).
To determine a representative value for interdental papilla height as a percentage of clinical crown length (CL).
To establish ideal numerical values for various dental treatments.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 1,200 interdental papillae from 100 subjects.
Measurement of GZ spatial displacement and papilla height relative to clinical crown length.
Comparison of mesial and distal papilla proportions across maxillary incisor groups.

Main Results:

No significant difference in papilla proportion (DPP) was observed between mesial and distal aspects of maxillary incisors.
Canine (C) groups exhibited higher numerical values for DPP compared to incisor groups.

Conclusions:

The study provides essential quantitative data for prosthetic, restorative, periodontal, implant, and orthodontic procedures.
Understanding GZ displacement and papilla height is vital for achieving optimal esthetic treatment results.