Diagnostic accuracy of a novel non-invasive digital technique for assessing gingival phenotype: an area under the curve analysis.

ABSTRACT: Gingival phenotype (GP) significantly influences periodontal health and treatment outcomes. Traditional methods for assessing GP, using gingival thickness (GT) alone, may lack sufficient accuracy for reliable GP classification. The present study aims to introduce and validate a novel non-invasive digital GP assessment measuring digital GT (dGT) and digital keratinized tissue width (dKTW). The primary objective is to assess the diagnostic performance of digital gingival phenotype (dGP) in distinguishing between thick and thin phenotypes. This prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at the Periodontology Department of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey, from October to December 2024. Participants were included if they had all maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth present. Excl

SUBMITTER: Kaya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12225122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature