Evaluation of gingival biotype and recession following non-surgical periodontal treatment using 3-dimensional scan method

Authors

  • Ali Sadiq Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Jacopo Buti Department of Periodontology, University College London, Eastman Dental Institute, London, England
  • Kevin Seymour The University of Manchester, School of Dentistry, Manchester, England
  • Farhan Raza Khan Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.6366

Abstract

The study evaluated the position of gingival margins in anterior teeth using clinical and 3-dimensional (3D) optical scanning method among patients subjected to non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT). A single arm, longitudinal study was undertaken at the Archway Dental Center, University of Manchester, UK. History and clinical examination were done. Gingival recession, attachment loss (AL), and periodontal probing depth (PD) were recorded at baseline and 12-weeks follow-up. NSPT was done using hand and ultrasonic instruments. Impressions were made, the resultant gypsum models were scanned to generate 3D images. The change in the gingival level and thickness of facial gingiva were assessed. Out of eight patients recruited, three were lost to follow up. The 3D scan showed a poor correlation with the clinical assessment of gingival recession in anterior teeth following NSPT (r=-0.0089). Recession did not improve after NSPT (p 0.20).

Keywords: Gingival recession; biotype; probing depth; attachment loss; non-surgical periodontal treatment.

Published

2023-08-15

How to Cite

Sadiq, A., Buti, J., Seymour, K., & Raza Khan, F. (2023). Evaluation of gingival biotype and recession following non-surgical periodontal treatment using 3-dimensional scan method. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(9), 1878–1880. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.6366

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