Measurements of the gingival papillae architecture using cone-beam computed tomography in young Chinese adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to measure the morphology of interdental papillae (IP) in maxillary anterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods

Twenty-seven periodontally healthy subjects with 135 IP were evaluated by means of periodontal examination and a CBCT scan with an elastomeric matrix containing radiopaque material in position. According to the status of tooth contact and presence of IP, subjects were categorized into three groups: open contact point, complete papillae, and deficient papillae group. The papillae height (PH), facial-lingual thickness (FLT), and interdental distance (IDD) were measured. Data was analyzed with the significance level at α = 0.05.

Results

The mean PH values were 4.17 ± 0.51 mm, 3.99 ± 0.61 mm, and

SUBMITTER: Yang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7519718 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature