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Effect of gingival phenotype on the maintenance of periodontal health: An American Academy of Periodontology best evidence review.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Mar 2020
Kim David M, Bassir Seyed Hossein, Nguyen Thomas T
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BACKGROUND: Gingival thickness, keratinized tissue width, and bone morphotype are three important parameters used to categorize periodontal phenotypes. These elements all play an important role in the maintenance of periodontal health. The aim of this review is to explore the importance of converting thin phenotype into a thick phenotype for periodontal health maintenance. METHODS: Three clinically relevant...
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