Characteristics and Clinical Significance of Gingival Biotypes

Abstract

Abstract: Gingival biotypes are divided into thin-scalloped and thick-flat. Different tissue biotypes have different histologic characteristics and lead to different biological behavior. Invasion or inflammation may result in deep periodontal pockets for a thick biotype and gingival recession for a thin biotype. In clinical practice, gingival biotypes are considered to be related to the outcomes of periodontal therapy, restorative treatment, orthodontic procedures, and implant placement, especially to esthetics therapy. Therefore, it is crucial to identify gingival biotype before treatment. This article reviews the characteristics and clinical significance of gingival biotypes.

Key words: Gingival biotype, Esthetic prosthodontics, Gingival recession

CLC Number:

R781.4

ZHU Yan-fei, XIE Yu-feng. Characteristics and Clinical Significance of Gingival Biotypes[J]. Journal of Oral Science Research, 2015, 31(9): 945-948.

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