Gingival papilla dimensions in anterosuperior regions adjacent to single-tooth implants
Perez, F.; Segalla, J.é C.áu.M.; Marcantonio, E.; Lauris, J.é R.P.; Ribeiro, J.ão.G.R.; Ferreira, L.P.C.
International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry 32(1): 93-100
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1945-3388 PMID: 22254221 Document Number: 12781
This study compared the dimensions of gingival papillae in anterosuperior areas presenting at natural teeth (teeth sites) or single-tooth implants adjacent to natural teeth (implant-tooth sites) by analyzing determined distances. A total of 45 teeth and 46 implant-tooth sites were carefully selected. Clinical evaluation consisted of visual and quantitative analyses with millimeter grids on radiographs. Implant-tooth sites showed a smaller gingival papilla dimension than tooth sites (P < .01). Both evaluated distances (contact point to bone crest and between the roots of adjacent teeth or implant platform to root of adjacent tooth) in all groups significantly influenced the presence/absence of gingival papillae (P < .01).
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