Assessment Of Gingival Phenotype At The Aesthetic Zone In A Malay Population Using Probe Test
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.4.22
- Author:
Muhammad Azat Awang@Semail
1
;
Abdul Shukur Mustafa
2
;
Munirah Yaacob
3
;
Juzaily Husain
3
;
Noorhazayti Ab. Halim
4
Author Information
1. Klinik Pergigian Klinik Pergigian Bachok, 16300, Bachok, Kelantan
2. Klinik Pergigian Chendering 377, T100, Kampung Kubang Ikan, 21070 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
3. Periodontics Unit, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan Campus, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang
4. Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan Campus, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Gingival phenotype, Probe test, CW/CL ratio, Tooth morphology, Width of keratinised tissue
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.4):148-152
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: The gingival phenotype (GP) of teeth at the aesthetic zone often influences dental rehabilitation plans
and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of GP in the Malay population in relation to gender and age. Methods: The GP of 100 patients were determined using the Probe test method. Other clinical parameters were assessed include crown width/crown length (CW/CL) ratio, tooth morphology and width of keratinised
tissue. Periodontal parameters were assessed by two calibrated examiners. Data were analysed using descriptive
statistics, one-way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: A higher prevalence of thick GP was found at the maxilla for both genders, whereas a thin phenotype was observed at the mandible. At maxilla, both thick and thin GP
were found in all age groups, while the mandible showed a higher prevalence of thin GP. Significant differences in
GP were found between males and females for mandibular and maxillary anterior teeth and the mandibular lateral
incisor (p<0.05), while no significant difference was found for other parameters assessed; age group, CW/CL, tooth
morphology and WKT. Conclusion: Thicker GP is more prevalent in male population and at maxillary anterior. Mandibular anterior GP presented commonly with a thin GP regardless of gender or age-group.
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