Article
Gingival Phenotype Changes and the Prevalence of Mucogingival Deformities during the Early Transitional Dentition Phase-A Two-Year Longitudinal Study.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 25 Mar 2022
Kus-Bartoszek Agnieszka, Lipski Mariusz, Jarząbek Anna, Manowiec Joanna, Droździk Agnieszka
Abstract excerpt
Thin gingival phenotype (GPh) may contribute to periodontal tissue breakdown and recession development. Thus, the early identification of thin GPh in children can allow proper preventive care and the identification of children at risk during orthodontic treatment. The present long-term study aimed to monitor GPh changes, i.e., thickness (GT) and width of attached gingiva (AGW) during the early transitional...
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