An assessment of different gingival biotypes in individuals with varying forms of maxillary central incisors and canines: A hospital based study.

Dhalkari Chandulal; Wagatkar Jayshri; Ingle Kantilal

Volume : V, Issue : II, February - 2016

An assessment of different gingival biotypes in individuals with varying forms of maxillary central incisors and canines: A hospital based study.

Dhalkari Chandulal, Wagatkar Jayshri, Ingle Kantilal

Abstract :

Aim: To assess the gingival thickness in relation to sex and age with varying forms of maxillary central incisors and canines. Methods and Material: A total of 220 Patients in age group of 20 to 50 years with well aligned dentition and healthy gingival tissues were invited to participate in the study. Three clinical parameters crown width/length ratio of maxicllary central incisors and canines, papillary height(PH) and gingival thickness were recorded. Results: Thicker gingival biotype is associated with short, wider form of teeth while thinner scalloped biotype with long, narrow tooth form. The mean PH was found to be 4.51 mm in males and 4.04 mm in females. Conclusions: Thicker biotype is more prevalent in male population while thin, scalloped gingival biotype in females. Thick flat biotype is seen in younger individuals . Decrease in PH is observed with thin biotype.