Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (7): 632-634.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2019.07.004

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Research Progress on Factors Influencing the Width of Attached Gingiva

LIU Rongrong1,2, LIU Shutai1,2*   

  1. 1.Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264000, China;
    2. Department of Periodontology, Yantai Stomatological Hospital, Yantai 264000, China.
  • Received:2018-05-22 Online:2019-07-25 Published:2019-07-24

Abstract: The attached gingiva, belonged to the keratinized gingiva, is a continual part of the marginal gingiva, and plays an important role in oral clinical red aesthetics. The width of attached gingiva (WAG) is a vital clinical parameter. WAG has become increasingly important in orthodontic, prosthodontic, implant, and periodontal treatments. But the factors that influence WAG, such as aging, innate, acquired and medical aspects, are complicated. However, a comprehensive and academic description on these factors has not been reported yet. This article reviews the progress of factors influencing WAG

Key words: width of the attached gingiva, influencing factors, pink esthetic