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Gingival Papilla Dimensions in Anterosuperior Regions Adjacent to Single-Tooth Implants
Fecha
2012-02-01Registro en:
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. Hanover Park: Quintessence Publishing Co Inc, v. 32, n. 1, p. 93-100, 2012.
0198-7569
WOS:000301994200010
2058970092380766
Autor
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Resumen
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). (Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2012;32:93-100.)