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Periodontal phenotype: A review of historical and current classifications evaluating different methods and characteristics.

Violeta Malpartida-CarrilloPedro Luis Tinedo-LopezMaría Eugenia GuerreroSilvia P Amaya-PajaresMutlu OzcanCassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing
Published in: Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] (2020)
The term periodontal phenotype is currently recommended for future investigations about gingival phenotype and bone morphotype. "Thin-scalloped," "thick-scalloped," and "thick-flat" periodontal phenotypes can be evaluated through specific methods for gingival thickness, keratinized tissue width, and buccal bone plate thickness evaluation.
Keyphrases
  • bone mineral density
  • optical coherence tomography
  • soft tissue
  • preterm infants
  • bone loss
  • bone regeneration
  • gestational age