In vivo measurements of human gingival translucency parameters

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2013 Jul-Aug;33(4):427-34. doi: 10.11607/prd.1497.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between gingival translucency and peri-implant mucosa. A total of 22 peri-implant sites in 16 patients who required tooth replacement in the esthetic zone were included. Color measurements were obtained using a spectrophotometer and customized colored abutments. Mucosal thickness measurements were taken incrementally 0.5 mm from the facial gingival margin on sectioned casts. A statistically significant difference in gingival translucency was observed beginning at 1.5 mm. A negative correlation was observed between the thickness and translucency parameter (TP) (r = -0.64), with TP values decreasing as the gingival thickness increased. The gingival translucency was correlated with the thickness of the peri-implant mucosa and distance from the facial gingival margin.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Algorithms
  • Color
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Denture, Partial, Removable
  • Denture, Partial, Temporary
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Female
  • Gingiva / anatomy & histology*
  • Humans
  • Immediate Dental Implant Loading / methods
  • Male
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Optical Imaging / methods
  • Prosthesis Coloring
  • Spectrophotometry / methods

Substances

  • Dental Implants