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Isolation, Characterization and Functional Examination of the Gingival Immune Cell Network

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Gingival phenotype assessment methods and classifications revisited: a preclinical study.

Kai R Fischer¹, Jasmin Büchel², Tiziano Testori^3,4,5

¹Clinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Division of Periodontology and Peri-implant Diseases, Centre of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. kai.fischer@zzm.uzh.ch.

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|March 16, 2021

Summary

Assessing gingival phenotype using transparency probes is effective. The study suggests classifying gingival thickness into three categories: thin, moderate, and thick, aiding in risk assessment.

Keywords:

Gingival phenotype Periodontal morphotype Phenotype classification Phenotype probe Probe transparency Soft tissue thickness

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Area of Science:

Periodontology
Dental Morphology

Background:

Accurate gingival phenotype assessment is crucial for predicting periodontal risk.
Existing methods for assessing gingival thickness vary in reliability and ease of use.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the efficacy of different gingival phenotype assessment methods based on soft tissue transparency.
To evaluate the influence of background color and assessor experience on these assessments.

Main Methods:

Three probes (PCP12, DBS12, CBP) were used to assess gingival thickness (0.2-1.25 mm) in pig jaw specimens.
Specimens were photographed with probes underneath against various colored backgrounds.
Dentists, dental students, and laypersons evaluated the gingival specimens to assess experience level influence.

Main Results:

The periodontal probe PCP12 identified a threshold between 0.4-0.5 mm.
The double-ended periodontal probe DBS12 distinguished thin, moderate (0.5-0.8 mm), and thick (>0.8 mm) gingiva.
The color-based phenotype probe (CBP) showed similar thresholds, with investigator experience and background color having minimal impact.

Conclusions:

Gingival phenotype can be reliably classified into three categories: thin (<0.5 mm), moderate (0.5-0.8 mm), and thick (>0.8 mm), correlating with risk.
The assessed methods (DBS12 and CBP) are practical and demonstrate high predictive value for this three-entity classification.