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Gingival phenotype assessment methods and classifications revisited: a preclinical study.
Clinical oral investigations - 1 Sept 2021
Fischer Kai R, Büchel Jasmin, Testori Tiziano, Rasperini Giulio, Attin Thomas, Schmidlin Patrick
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OBJECTIVE: To compare gingival phenotype assessment methods based on soft tissue transparency on different backgrounds and assessor experience levels. METHODS: For this purpose, 24 gingival specimens were retrieved from pig jaws with tissue thicknesses from 0.2 to 1.25 mm. Three methods were assessed: periodontal probe PCP12 (thin/thick), double-ended periodontal probe DBS12 (thin/moderate/thick) and colour-based...
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