Article
Gingival phenotype modification therapies on natural teeth: A network meta-analysis.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Nov 2020
Barootchi Shayan, Tavelli Lorenzo, Zucchelli Giovanni, Giannobile William V, Wang Hom-Lay
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The periodontal phenotype consists of the bone morphotype, the keratinized tissue (KT), and gingival thickness (GT). The latter two components, overlying the bone, constitute the gingival phenotype. Several techniques have been proposed for enhancing or augmenting KT or GT. However, how phenotype modification therapy (PMT) affects periodontal health and whether the obtained outcomes are maintained...
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