PREVALENCE OF TISSUE BIOTYPE IN PATIENTS REPORTING TO AFID

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to identify the prevalence of gingival tissue biotype in patients reporting to the Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry.

Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out at Prosthodontics department, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Rawalpindi after approval from the ethical committee. A total of 500 subjects were evaluated clinically. All patients, both males and females with ages between 18-40 years having permanent Maxillary central incisor present were included in the study. Patients not included were those with crowned maxillary central Incisor, patients with malocclusion, anterior open bite, patients on medications e.g phenytoin, those with supernumerary tooth in the anterior region, those with retained primary teeth in the anterior region, poor Oral hygiene, periodontal disease or with history of Orthodontic treatment. The gingival thickness will be assessed by the Probe transparency (TRAN) method with the help of a number 15 UNC/CP periodontal probe. The measurement recorded will in filled in the Performa for gender separately.

Results: A total n= 500 patients were selected. Out of these 500 patients n= 271 were females and n=229 were males. According to the results obtained from the above study, Table 1 and 2 shows that prevalence of thin and thin gingival biotype of the right and left central incisor, respectively. Figure 1 illustrates the age distribution histogram of the sample. Figure 2 shows the number of males and females participating in the study.

Conclusion: By understanding the nature of tissue biotype (thickness), a practitioner can employ appropriate clinical procedures to minimize soft tissue loss and alveolar resorption and provide a more favorable tissue environment. Different gingival biotype can influence the diagnosis and treatment planning for different patients.