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Proximal tooth surface quality and periodontal probing depth.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|December 1, 1986
Summary
Poor tooth surface quality, especially overhanging or decayed restorations, significantly worsens periodontal health. This study highlights the link between restoration quality and gum pocket depth in 826 patients.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Periodontal probing depth is a key indicator of gum health.
- Tooth restoration quality can influence adjacent periodontal tissues.
- Age is a known factor affecting periodontal status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between proximal tooth surface integrity and periodontal probing depths.
- To assess the impact of different restoration qualities on periodontal health.
Main Methods:
- Correlational analysis of periodontal probing depths and proximal tooth surface condition in 826 patients.
- Categorization of surface integrity based on restoration status (e.g., overhanging, recurrent caries).
Main Results:
- Increased probing depths were observed adjacent to restored proximal tooth surfaces.
- The most significant probing depths were associated with overhanging restorations and those with recurrent caries.
- Periodontal condition deteriorated with decreasing surface quality, a trend consistent across age groups.
- Probing depth showed a general increase with patient age.
Conclusions:
- Proximal tooth surface quality is a significant determinant of periodontal health.
- Restorative dentistry practices directly impact periodontal outcomes.
- Maintaining high-quality restorations is crucial for preventing periodontal disease progression.