Histological Techniques for the Study of the Dentogingival Junction: A Scoping Review Using the Anatomical Quality Assurance Checklist (AQUA) / Técnicas Histológicas para el Estudio de la Unión Dentogingival: Una Revisión de Alcance Utilizando el Anatomical Quality Assurance Checklist (AQUA)

SUMMARY: The dentogingival junction (DGJ) is an adaptation of the oral mucosa composed of epithelial and connective tissues intimately related with the mineralised tissues of the tooth. The histological evidence available is mainly based on studies in animals, separate evaluations of hard and soft tissues, and studies using conventional histological techniques that eliminate the enamel from preparations. The aim of this study was to carry out a review of the existing evidence on histological techniques available for study of the tooth and periodontium in conjunction in humans. A scoping review was carried out of the available literature referring to study of the tooth and the periodontium in conjunction in humans, in the Web of Science (WoS), EMBASE, Scopus and SciELO databases, using the terms "Histological Techniques"[Mesh]) and "Epithelial Attachment"[Mesh]. One hundred and fifty-nine articles were found, of which 54 were selected for full- text reading. Ten were finally included in the qualitative synthesis, and we applied the Anatomical Quality Assurance (AQUA) checklist for analysis the methodological quality of the selected articles. The results showed that the only articles with a low risk of bias in all five domains according to the AQUA criteria corresponded to Silva et al. (2011) and Agustín-Panadero et al. (2020). Finally, we conclude that the quality of the histological sections to observe tissues that simultaneously contain the tooth and the periodontium, is conditioned by the selected technique and by the care required in certain specific tasks during the histological processing of the samples.

La unión dentogingival (DGJ) es una adaptación de la mucosa oral compuesta por tejidos epitelial y conectivo íntimamente relacionados con los tejidos mineralizados del diente. La evidencia histológica disponible se basa principalmente en estudios en animales, evaluaciones separadas de tejidos duros y blandos y estudios utilizando técnicas histológicas convencionales que eliminan el esmalte de las preparaciones. El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una revisión de la evidencia existente sobre las técnicas histológicas disponibles para el estudio del diente y el periodonto en conjunto en humanos. Se realizó un scoping review de la literatura disponible referente al estudio del diente y el periodonto en conjunto en humanos, en las bases de datos Web of Science (WoS), EMBASE, Scopus y SciELO, utilizando los términos "Histological Techniques"[Mesh]) y "Epithelial Attachment"[Mesh]. Se encontraron 159 artículos, de los cuales 54 fueron seleccionados para lectura de texto completo. Diez fueron finalmente incluidos en la síntesis cualitativa, y se aplicó la lista de verificación Anatómica Quality Assurance (AQUA) para el análisis de la calidad metodológica de los artículos seleccionados. Los resultados mostraron que los únicos artículos con bajo riesgo de sesgo en los cinco dominios según los criterios AQUA correspondían a Silva et al. (2011) y Agustín-Panadero et al. (2020). Finalmente, concluimos que la calidad de los cortes histológicos para observar los tejidos que contienen simultáneamente el diente y el periodonto, está condicionada por la técnica seleccionada y por el cuidado requerido en ciertas tareas específicas durante el procesamiento histológico de las muestras.

Digitalized analysis of the gingival and bone morphology in the maxillary anterior teeth in patient with posterior dental implant / 中华口腔医学杂志

Objective: To explore and analyze the correlation between labial gingival morphology and alveolar bone morphology of maxillary anterior teeth in patients with posterior dental implant, so as to provide reference basis for restoration design and esthetic reconstruction of anterior teeth. Methods: Sixty-four patients [24 males, 40 females (25.6±3.3) years old] who planned to receive posterior dental implant restoration were recruited randomly with the inclusion and exclusion criteria in Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University from May 2020 to May 2021. According to the visibility of periodontal probe through gingival margin, the subjects were divided into thin and thick gingival biotypes, including 29 cases of thin biotype and 35 cases of thick biotype. The 3Shape software was used to perform oral scanning, and cone beam CT (CBCT) was taken for each patient. Geomagic and Mimics software were used to measure and record the labial crown width and length, gingival papilla height, gingival angle, bone papilla height and bone margin angle of maxillary anterior teeth. Results: The crown width length ratios of maxillary central incisors, lateral incisors and canines were 0.85±0.08, 0.80±0.08 and 0.86±0.09 (F=10.71, P<0.01). The height of gingival papilla between maxillary central incisors, between central incisors and lateral incisors, between lateral incisors and canines were (3.93±0.86), (3.47±0.84) and (3.38±0.91) mm respectively (F=7.44, P<0.01), and the height of corresponding bone papilla were (3.44±0.88), (3.12±0.75) and (2.72±0.63) mm respectively (F=14.26, P<0.01). The gingival margin angles of maxillary central incisors, lateral incisors and canines were 88.3°±7.7°, 84.7°±8.9° and 81.2°±6.6° (F=13.15, P<0.01), and the bone margin angles were 103.2°±13.1°, 99.5°±11.2° and 110.6°±13.0° (F=13.25, P<0.01). The crown width length ratio (0.81±0.08), gingival margin angle (82.2°±7.4°) and bone margin angle (99.4°±12.9°) of thin gingival subjects were significantly lower than those of thick gingival subjects (0.85±0.09, 86.5°±8.6°, 108.5°±11.4°) (t=-2.79, 3.63, 5.20, P<0.01). The height of gingival papilla [(3.93±0.81) mm] and bone papilla [(3.43±0.80) mm] in thin gingival subjects were significantly lower than those in thick gingival subjects [(3.34±0.84) and (2.85±0.71) mm, respectively] (t=-4.89, -5.36, P<0.01). The height of labial gingival papilla of upper anterior teeth was positively correlated with that of bone papilla in all patients (r=0.66, P<0.01); the ratio of crown width to length of upper anterior teeth was positively correlated with the angle of bone margin (r=0.42, P<0.01); the height of anterior gingival papilla was negatively correlated with the angle of bone margin (r=-0.58, P<0.01), and the height of bone papilla was negatively correlated with the angle of bone margin (r=-0.82, P<0.01). Conclusions: The crown shape, gingival shape and alveolar bone shape of maxillary anterior teeth were different in different tooth positions. Patients with different periodontal phenotypes had different crown width length ratio, gingival papilla height, bone papilla height, gingival margin angle, and bone margin angle.

Determinación de parámetros estéticos gingivales y dentarios en dientes anterosuperiores / Determination of gingival and dental esthetic parameters in anterosuperior teeth

La odontología estética no es una disciplina especial o área de la odontología en sí misma, pero con consideraciones funcionales y biológicas, representa uno de los objetivos de las intervenciones de tratamiento dental, que abarca todas las áreas de especialidad, desde la odontología preventiva y restaurativa hasta la prostodoncia, ortodoncia, periodoncia, como, así como la cirugía oral y maxilofacial. El cénit gingival es un importante componente de la sonrisa y su estudio sigue siendo muy relevante en la odontoestética internacional. En el presente trabajo se determinaron distancias del cenit al eje longitudinal y se correlacionaron con otros parámetros gingivales, se establecieron diferencias en las alturas de las papilas interdentales y se correlacionaron los datos métricos de las piezas dentarias anteriores de la población estudiada y los datos conocidos con el fin de obtener datos estadísticos relevantes. Los datos mesurables fueron obtenidos de pacientes de ambos sexos, (18 ­ 25) años, con piezas dentarias del grupo anterior y superior a saber: incisivos centrales, incisivos laterales y caninos superiores, normalmente implantados, libres de lesiones o restaruración, ausencia de enfermedad gingivoperiodontal y sin tratamientos ortodoncicos. El trabajo observacional, descriptivo y tranversal arrojó resultados basados en la estadística preponderante. Provee dimensiones y proporciones de dientes maxilares que pueden adaptarse a pacientes individuales en relación con parámetros establecidos en la odontoestética. Estos datos pueden ser pautas útiles para el diagnóstico y la planificación del tratamiento (especialmente cirugía periodontal) en la dentición maxilar (AU)

A esthetic dentistry is not a special discipline or area of dentistry itself, but with functional and biological considerations, it represents one of the objectives of dental treatment interventions, which covers all areas of specialty, from preventive and restorative dentistry up to prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery. The gingival cenith is an important component of the smile and its study remains very relevant in international dentistry. In this work, distances from the cenith to the longitudinal axis were determined and correlated with other gingival parameters, differences in the heights of the interdental papillae were established and the metric data of the anterior teeth of the studied population were correlated and the known data with in order to obtain relevant statistical data. The measurable data were obtained from patients of both sexes, (18 - 25) years, with teeth of the anterior and superior group, namely: central incisors, lateral incisors and upper canines, normally implanted, free of lesions or restoration, absence of disease gingivoperiodontal and without orthodontic treatments. The observational, descriptive and transverse work produced results based on the preponderant statistics. It provides dimensions and proportions of maxillary teeth that can be adapted to individual patients in relation to parameters established in odontoesthetics. These data can be useful guidelines for diagnosis and treatment planning (especially periodontal surgery) in the maxillary dentition (AU)

Prevalence of gingival biotype in adult patients of the dentistry services of two peruvian hospitals april-june 2018 / Prevalencia de biotipo gingival en pacientes adultos de los servicios de odontología de dos hospitales peruanos, abril ­ junio 2018

Introduction: The gingival biotype of a population is important epidemiological data for the best treatment planning, while preserving periodontal health. In Peru there is a shortage of similar data published. Objective: To determine the prevalence of gingival biotype in adult patients of the Dental Service of the Víctor Lazarte Echegaray and Hospital Regional Docente de Trujillo, April - June 2018. Ma-terials and Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive and observational study included 200 patients from the Dentistry Service of the Víctor Lazarte Echegaray and Hospital Regional Docente de Trujillo. Using the accidental non-probabilistic selection method, the gingival biotype was evaluated through the transparency of periodontal probe technique. To determine the reliability of the method the Kappa statistic was used, finding an inter-evaluator reliability of 0.750 and intra-evaluator of 0.762. Descriptive statistics were used for the results, presenting absolute and percentage frequencies. Results: The prevalence of the thick gingival biotype was 57.5%. Males and females presented predominantly a thick biotype, 63.1% and 54.8% respectively. The groups of 18 to 29 and 30 to 39 years old presented 62.1% and 64.5% a thick biotype, respectively. On the other hand, the majority of people 40 to 50 years old presented a thin gingival biotype (52.8%). Conclusions: The thick gingival biotype was predominant in both sexes and in both hospitals. Also, gingival biotype varies with age, with the thick biotype more prevalent in younger age groups.

Introducción: El biotipo gingival de una población es importante como dato epidemiológico para la mejor planificación de tratamientos, preservando la salud periodontal.En Perú existe escasez de trabajos similares publicados. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de biotipo gingival en pacientes adultos del Servicio de Odontología de los hospitales Víctor Lazarte Echegaray y Regional Docente de Trujillo. Abril ­ Junio 2018. Material y Metodos: El estudio transversal, descriptivo y observacional incluyó un total de 200 pacientes del Servicio de Odontología de los hospitales Víctor Lazarte Echegaray y Regional Docente de Trujillo. Utilizando el método de selección no probabilístico accidental, se evaluó el biotipo gingival a través del método de transparencia de la sonda. Para determinar la confiabilidad del método se empleó el estadístico Kappa, encontrando confiabilidades de 0.750 para interevaluador y 0.762 para intraevaluador. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva para los resultados, presen-tando frecuencias absolutas y porcentuales. Resultados: La prevalencia del biotipo gingival fue de 57.5% para el biotipo grueso. El sexo masculino y femenino presentaron predominantemente biotipo grueso, con 63.1% y 54.8% respectivamente. Los grupos de 18 a 29 y de 30 a 39 años tuvieron 62.1% y 64.5%, respectivamente de biotipo grueso. Por otra parte, de 40 a 50 años, destacó el biotipo gingival delgado con 52.8%. Conclusiones: El biotipo gingival predominante fue el grueso en ambos sexos y hospitales. Asimismo, el biotipo gingival varía con la edad, encontrando principalmente el biotipo grueso en los grupos etarios más jóvenes.

The maxillary incisor display at rest: analysis of the underlying components

ABSTRACT Introduction: Maxillary incisal display is one of the most important attributes of smile esthetics. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between maxillary incisal display at rest (MIDR) and various soft tissue, hard tissue and dental components. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 subjects (75 males, 75 females) aged 18-30 years. The MIDR was recorded from the pretreatment orthodontic records. The following parameters were assessed on lateral cephalograms: ANB angle, mandibular plane angle, palatal plane angle, lower anterior and total anterior facial heights, upper incisor inclination, upper anterior dentoalveolar height, and upper lip length, thickness and protrusion. The relationship between MIDR and various skeletal, dental and soft tissue components was assessed using linear regression analyses. Results: The mean MIDR was significantly greater in females than males (p = 0.011). A significant positive correlation was found between MIDR and ANB angle, mandibular plane angle and lower anterior facial height. A significant negative correlation was found between MIDR and upper lip length and thickness. Linear regression analysis showed that upper lip length was the strongest predictor of MIDR, explaining 29.7% of variance in MIDR. A multiple linear regression model based on mandibular plane angle, lower anterior facial height, upper lip length and upper lip thickness explained about 63.4% of variance in MIDR. Conclusions: Incisal display at rest was generally greater in females than males. Multiple factors play a role in determining MIDR, nevertheless upper lip length was found to be the strongest predictor of variations in MIDR.

RESUMO Introdução: a exposição dos incisivos superiores é um dos fatores mais importantes na estética do sorriso. Objetivo: o objetivo desse estudo foi determinar a relação entre a exposição dos incisivos superiores em repouso (EISR) e diferentes componentes em tecidos moles, tecidos duros e dentários. Métodos: um estudo transversal foi conduzido com 150 pacientes (75 homens, 75 mulheres), com idades entre 18 e 30 anos. A EISR foi obtida nos registros pré-tratamento ortodôntico. Os seguintes parâmetros foram analisados nas radiografias laterais: ângulo ANB; ângulo do plano mandibular; ângulo do plano palatino; altura facial anterior inferior; altura facial anterior total; inclinação dos incisivos superiores; altura dentoalveolar anterior superior; comprimento, espessura e protrusão do lábio superior. A relação entre a EISR e os diferentes componentes esqueléticos, dentários e em tecidos moles foi analisada por meio de uma análise de regressão linear. Resultados: a EISR média foi significativamente maior nas mulheres do que nos homens (p= 0,011). Foi encontrada correlação positiva significativa entre a EISR e: o ângulo ANB, ângulo do plano mandibular e a altura facial anterior inferior. Uma correlação negativa significativa foi encontrada entre a EISR e o comprimento e a espessura do lábio superior. A análise de regressão linear mostrou que o comprimento do lábio superior foi o maior preditor da EISR, explicando 29,7% das variações na exposição dos incisivos superiores em repouso. Um modelo de regressão linear múltipla baseado no ângulo do plano mandibular, na altura facial anterior inferior, comprimento do lábio superior e espessura do lábio superior explicou cerca de 63,4% das variações na EISR. Conclusões: a exposição dos incisivos em repouso foi, de um modo geral, maior nas mulheres do que nos homens. Múltiplos fatores exercem influência na quantidade da exposição dos incisivos superiores em repouso; porém, o comprimento do lábio superior foi identificado como o maior preditor das variações na EISR.

Evaluation of the attractiveness of different gingival zeniths in smile esthetics

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the smile attractiveness of different gingival zeniths by general dentists, orthodontists and laypersons and the esthetic perception in the symmetric and asymmetric changes in gingival zeniths. Methods: Posed photographs of five patients were taken and digitally manipulated in Keynote software, in the gingival zenith region, in increments of 0.5 to 1mm in maxillary central and lateral incisors, symmetrically and asymmetrically, in nine different ways for each patient. The photos were then uploaded to a website, where evaluators (general dentists, orthodontists and laypersons) could observe and vote according to their esthetic perception, scoring from 1 to 10, 1 being the least attractive and 10 the more attractive. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used for comparison. Results: Asymmetric gingival zeniths were less attractive than symmetrical gingival zeniths; gingival zenith differences greater than 1mm were perceptible in the smile attractiveness, both by laypersons, general dentists and orthodontists. When comparing maxillary central incisors with maxillary lateral incisors, the aesthetic change performed in the central incisors are more perceptible than those performed in lateral incisors, both symmetrical and asymmetrical. In a general way, orthodontists and general dentists are more critical in the evaluation and perception of gingival zenith changes, with the laypersons perceiving this change only from 1mm of maxillary right central incisor asymmetrical change. Conclusions: Asymmetric gingival zeniths are less attractive than symmetrical ones. Gingival zenith differences greater than 1mm are perceptible in the smile attractiveness. Orthodontists and general dentists are more critical in evaluating smile esthetics.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a atratividade e a percepção estética do sorriso com alterações simétricas e assimétricas dos zênites gengivais, por leigos, dentistas e ortodontistas. Métodos: foram tiradas fotografias posadas de cinco pacientes, de forma padronizada. Cada fotografia foi digitalmente manipulada no software Keynote, na região do zênite gengival, em incrementos de 0,5 a 1 mm, nos incisivos centrais e laterais superiores, de maneira simétrica e assimétrica, de nove formas diferentes para cada paciente. Posteriormente, essas fotografias foram dispostas em um website para que os avaliadores pudessem observá-las e, conforme sua percepção estética, dessem notas de 1 a 10, sendo 1 para pouco atrativa e 10 para muito atrativa. Foram utilizados os testes Kruskal-Wallis e Mann-Whitney para as comparações. Resultados: os zênites gengivais assimétricos foram considerados menos atrativos do que os simétricos. Diferenças entre os zênites gengivais maiores que 1 mm foram perceptíveis na atratividade do sorriso por todos os grupos de avaliadores. Quando comparados os incisivos centrais e laterais superiores, as alterações estéticas feitas nos incisivos centrais foram mais perceptíveis do que as feitas nos laterais, tanto as simétricas quanto as assimétricas. Os ortodontistas e os clínicos gerais foram mais críticos ao avaliar e perceber as alterações, com os leigos percebendo essa mudança somente a partir de 1 mm de alteração assimétrica no incisivo central superior direito. Conclusões: zênites gengivais assimétricos são menos atrativos do que os simétricos. Diferenças nos zênites maiores que 1 mm são perceptíveis na atratividade do sorriso. Ortodontistas e clínicos gerais são mais críticos ao avaliar sorrisos.

Uso de métodos não invasivos para avaliação da espessura muco-gengival: a tecnologia a favor do diagnóstico / Use of non-invasive methods to evaluate muco-gingival thickness: the technology in favor of diagnosis

O objetivo no presente estudo foi realizar uma revisão atualizada da literatura sobre os diferentes métodos não invasivos utilizados para avaliação da espessura muco-gengival. O biotipo gengival é considerado um dos principais elementos de influência no resultado do tratamento estético. Pacientes com gengiva espessa demonstram ser mais resistentes à recessão gengival após terapia cirúrgica e/ou restauradora. Em contrapartida, pacientes com biotipo fino apresentam maior risco de recessão, sendo necessário, muitas vezes, o enxerto de tecido conjuntivo. O palato é a principal área doadora para enxerto de tecido conjuntivo subepitelial, sendo que a determinação da espessura da mucosa palatina é de grande importância para a previsibilidade dos procedimentos cirúrgicos. Existem diversos métodos para mensurar a espessura muco-gengival, alguns considerados invasivos, como: a avaliação transgengival (ou transmucosa); e outros, mais recentes, considerados não invasivos, como as imagens seccionais de ultrassom, tomografias computadorizadas ou imagens de ressonância magnética. Apesar de diversos estudos demonstrarem resultados positivos do uso de exames por imagens para avaliação da espessura dos tecidos muco-gengivais, concluiu-se que os métodos invasivos ainda parecem ser os mais utilizados.

The aim of the present study was to carry out an updated review of the literature on the different non-invasive methods used to evaluate muco-gingival thickness. The gingival biotype is considered one of the main influential elements in the result of the aesthetic treatment. Patients with thick gingiva demonstrate to be more resistant to gingival recession after surgical and/or restorative therapy. On the other hand, patients with fine biotype are at greater risk of recession, often requiring the grafting of connective tissue. The palate is the main donor area for subepithelial connective tissue graft, and the determination of the thickness of the palatal mucosa is of great importance for the predictability of surgical procedures. There are several methods to measure muco-gingival thickness, some considered invasive, such as: transgingival (or transmucosal) evaluation; and others, more recent, considered noninvasive, such as sectional images of ultrasound, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Although several studies show the positive results of the use of images in the assessment of thickness of mucogingival tissues, invasive methods still appear to be the most used.

Pónticos ovoides en el manejo de tejidos blandos, zona posterior con y sin extracción: reporte de dos casos clínicos / Ovate pontics in soft tissue management, posterior zone with and without extraction: report of two clinical cases

Un problema que sucede a menudo en la práctica clínica es la ausencia dental por diversos factores. Esto conduce a un gran desafío para surehabilitación, ya que debido a la pérdida dentaria se genera un colapsodel reborde alveolar, lo que ocasiona alteración en la morfología óseay gingival, o en diversos casos, se realizaron extracciones sin una planeación restaurativa, por lo que su sustitución implica mayores procedimientos. Una alternativa a esta ausencia dental es el diseño de póntico ovoide, siempre y cuando cumpla los requisitos clínicos para un mejor resultado estético, funcional e higiénico. El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar el empleo del póntico ovoide en el sector posterior con distintos aspectos clínicos: por un lado, utilizando la técnica de conformación del lecho gingival a presión y por el otro, la técnica directa postextracción, mediante prótesis fija de tres unidades en metal/porcelana.

A problem that often occurs in clinical practice is the dental absence caused by various factors. This leads to a great challenge for rehabilitation since due to tooth loss, a collapse of the alveolar ridgeis generated, causing an alteration in bone and gingival morphology; also, in many cases, extractions were made without restorative planning, so their replacement involves major procedures. An alternative to this dental absence is ovate pontic design, provided it meets the clinical requirements for better esthetic, functional and hygienic result. The aim of this article is to show the use of the ovoid pontic in the posterior region with different clinical aspects: first, using the technique of forming the gingival bed under pressure and on the other, postextraction direct technique through a three-unit fi xed prosthesis in metal/porcelain.

Do different vertical positions of maxillary central incisors influence smile esthetics perception?

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of smile esthetics among orthodontists and layperson, with respect to different maxillary central incisors vertical positions in full-face and close-up smile analyses. METHODS: Frontal photographs of the smiles of two adult women were used. Images were altered to create a symmetrical image with the gingival margin levels of the maxillary canines matching the central incisors and a 1.0-mm central-to-lateral incisal step. Later, the images were altered in order to create six different central incisor vertical positions in 0.5-mm increments. The images were randomly assembled in an album, which was given to 114 judges, 57 orthodontists and 57 laypersons, who were asked to evaluate the attractiveness of the images using the visual analog scale. The data collected were statistically analyzed by means of 1-way analysis of variance with the Tukey post-hoc test and the Student t test. RESULTS: The highest rated smiles showed two notable characteristics: a) the central incisor gingival margins matched or were 0.5 mm below the line of the canine gingival margins and; b) the central-to-lateral incisal step was 1.0 to 1.5 mm. The worst smiles showed two notable characteristics: a) the central incisor gingival margins were 1.0 mm above or 1.5 mm below the canine gingival margins and; b) no step between the centrals and laterals or a 2.5-mm step. CONCLUSION: The vertical position of the maxillary central incisors significantly affected the perception of the smile esthetics, whereas slightly extruded central incisors were more esthetically preferred than intruded.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a percepção da estética do sorriso, entre ortodontistas e leigos, em relação a diferentes posições verticais de incisivos centrais superiores, em análises de face completa e do sorriso aproximado. MÉTODOS: foram utilizadas fotografias frontais de sorrisos de duas mulheres adultas. As imagens foram alteradas para criar uma imagem simétrica, com o nível das margens gengivais dos caninos superiores igual ao dos incisivos centrais e um degrau incisal de 1,0 mm entre central e lateral. Posteriormente, as imagens foram alteradas para criar seis diferentes posições verticais de incisivos centrais, em incrementos de 0,5 mm. As imagens foram montadas aleatoriamente em um álbum, que foi dado a 114 avaliadores (57 ortodontistas e 57 leigos), que foram convidados a avaliar a atratividade das imagens usando uma escala analógica visual. Os dados coletados foram analisados estatisticamente por meio da análise de variância (ANOVA) de um fator com o teste post-hoc de Tukey e o teste t de Student. RESULTADOS: os sorrisos mais bem avaliados apresentaram duas características notáveis: a) as margens gengivais dos incisivos centrais corresponderam ou estavam 0,5 mm abaixo da linha das margens gengivais dos caninos; b) o degrau incisal entre central e lateral foi de 1,0 a 1,5 mm. Os piores sorrisos mostraram duas características notáveis: a) as margens gengivais dos incisivos centrais estavam 1,0 mm acima ou 1,5 mm abaixo das margens gengivais dos caninos e; b) nenhum degrau entre os centrais e laterais ou um degrau de 2,5 mm. CONCLUSÃO: a posição vertical dos incisivos centrais superiores afetou significativamente a percepção da estética do sorriso, ao passo que incisivos centrais ligeiramente extruídos foram mais preferidos esteticamente do que intruídos.

Condicionamento peri-implantar com restaurações provisórias em área estética: técnica de compressão dinâmica e otimização de moldagem na reprodução do perfil de emergência / Peri-implant conditioning with provisional restorations in the aesthetic area: dynamic compression technology and impression optimization to reproduce the emergence profile

A otimização estética de restaurações implantossuportadas é uma combinação da concordância visual entre prótese e arquitetura do tecido mole peri-implantar. A proposta deste artigo consiste na aplicação do método clínico de compressão dinâmica, de condicionamento tecidual ao redor do nível ósseo peri-implantar, utilizando resina flow para reprodução deste condicionamento no processo de moldagem. A técnica tem sido bastante eficaz e difundida em virtude da estabilização do adequado perfil de emergência, a fim de estabelecer a harmonia do contorno gengival com os dentes adjacentes, incluindo altura e largura dos zênites gengivais, tornando o perfil gengival mais triangular e mantendo a estabilidade das áreas de contatos proximais com dentes adjacentes aos implantes.

The esthetic enhancement for implant-supported restorations is a visual combination between prosthesis and its gingival architecture. The aim of this case report is to demonstrate the use of the clinical dynamic compression technique for peri-implant tissues with a flow composite resin during the impression procedures. This technique has proven its efficacy and been well established because it allows for an adequate emergence profile, generating harmony at the gingival contour of the adjacent teeth, including the position of the gingival zeniths, making the gingival profile more tapered while keeping the proximal contact areas between tooth and implants.

Enfermedades gingivales en niños y adolescentes: primera parte / Gingival diseases in children and adolescents: first part

Las características de los tejidos gingivales y periodontales son diferentes en niños y adolescentes. La clasificación actual de enfermedades gingivales incluye a las gingivitis producidas por el biofilm y a las no producidas por el biofilm de placa. Las gingivitis son reversibles. Las condiciones de riesgo individuales, de origen externo o de origen sistémico, influyen en el agravamiento. La prevención de la gingivitis está enfocada en el control de los factores de riesgo.

Simetria gengival na região estética ­ estudo transversal com uma população brasileira / Gingival symmetry in the esthetic zone ­ a cross-sectional study with a Brazilian population

Objetivo: avaliar o padrão da disposição da margem gengival (simétrica ou assimétrica) na zona estética. Material e métodos: foram avaliados 55 adultos jovens brasileiros, de ambos os sexos, estudantes do curso de graduação em Odontologia da Faculdade de Nova Friburgo, na faixa etária entre 18 e 25 anos. Foram avaliados incisivos centrais superiores direito e esquerdo, por um único examinador especialista em Periodontia, considerando os seguintes parâmetros clínicos: índice de placa, sangramento a sondagem e profundidade clínica de sondagem, coletados nos sítios distal, vestibular e mesial de cada elemento dentário estudado. Foram realizadas, ainda, análises morfométricas quanto à disposição das margens gengivais (simetria ou assimetria) entre incisivos centrais (direito e esquerdo), através de avaliação visual em fotos, utilizando modelos zocalados para uma segunda avaliação, objetivando fidelizar a avaliação antes realizada nas fotos. Resultados: o incisivo central direito foi responsável por 64% das relações assimétricas observadas. A assimetria das margens gengivais, entre incisivos centrais, foi observada em 25,45%, não havendo diferença estatisticamente significante em relação ao sexo. Conclusão: o reconhecimento dos aspectos gengivais (simetria gengival) e sua relação com elementos dentais tornam-se indispensáveis, visto que no processo de restauração é fundamental o entendimento do normal, possibilitando prever as dificuldades encontradas no processo de reconstrução de estruturas alteradas.

Objective: to evaluate the gingival margin disposition (symmetry of the lack of) in the esthetic zone. Material and methods: 55 Brazilian dental students (18-25 years-old) from both genders were evaluated at the Nova Friburgo Dental School. The maxillary right and left central incisors were examiner by an single specialist in Periodontics, considering the following parameters: plaque index, bleeding on probing, pocket probing depth, collected at the distal, buccal, and mesial sites of each element. Also, morphometric analyses were performed regarding the gingival margin disposition through photographic records and standardized stone casts to confirm the data obtained. Results: the maxillary right central incisor was responsible for 64% of asymmetries. The asymmetry between the central incisors was observed in 25.45% being not statistically different between genders. Conclusion: the identification of gingival aspects (gingival symmetry) and its relationship with the dental elements are invaluable to standardize what can be considered as a reference to normal standards, while it still predicts the drawbacks found in the reconstructive process of altered tissues.

Periointegración / Periointegration

Se busca entender cuáles son las respuestas biológicas que se dan en diferentes etapas de la implantología, centrando la atención en la influencia de la tecnología en la formación del ancho biológico. Se analiza cómo fue evolucionando la ciencia en la búsqueda de mejores respuestas y cuáles serán los factores decisivos para que la tecnología influencie a la biología y poder aproximarse cada vez más a lo natural.

The aim of this paper is to understand the biological responses at the different stages of implantology, with a focus on the influence of technology in the formation of the biological width. It presents a study of the evolution of science towards better responses and the determining factors for technology to influence biology, which allow us to get closer to what is natural.

Correlación entre biotipo gingival, ancho y grosor de encía adherida en zona estética del maxilar superior / Correlation between gingival biotype, width and thickness of attached gingiva in an aesthetic of the upper jaw

Actualmente, para realizar distintos procedimientos odontológicos se hace necesaria una correcta evaluación del biotipo periodontal utilizando las herramientas adecuadas que nos permitan medir de manera certera su grosor. El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar distintos métodos diagnósticos, correlacionándolos con la medición directa de ancho y grosor de encía adherida en la zona anterosuperior del maxilar. Se reclutaron 30 pacientes periodontalmente sanos, y en los dientes 1.1, 1.2 y 1.3 se realizó: identificación del biotipo según parámetros visuales, medición directa del ancho, grosor de encía adherida y transparencia de la sonda periodontal como método indirecto. Mediante la transparencia de la sonda, el biotipo grueso fue el más prevalente (53,3 por ciento), observándose más en hombres (62,5 por ciento) versus mujeres (37,50 por ciento). Según parámetros visuales, el biotipo fino fue más prevalente (56,7 por ciento) que el grueso (43,3 por ciento), y al comparar ambos métodos no existieron diferencias significativas. Se observó un ancho promedio de la encía adherida de 2,79 mm y un grosor de 1,06 mm, presentándose valores más elevados en el biotipo grueso (ancho 2,94 mm y grosor 1,10 mm) versus el fino (ancho 2,67 mm y grosor 1,01 mm). Según los resultados obtenidos podemos concluir que tanto el diagnóstico visual como la transparencia de la sonda son válidos para identificar el biotipo gingival. Sin embargo, la inspección visual mostró menor reproducibilidad y mayor porcentaje de error al definir biotipo fino.

To perform different dental procedures it is currently necessary to make a correct assessment of periodontal biotype, using the right tools that allow its thickness to be accurately measured. The objective of this study was to evaluate different diagnostic methods and correlating them with direct measurement of width and thickness of attached gingiva in the front upper jaw area. The study included 30 periodontally healthy patients, in whom biotype identification was performed on teeth 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3, using visual parameters, direct measurement of the width and attached gingiva thickness, and transparency of the periodontal probe as an indirect method. According to the transparency of the probe, the thick biotype was the most frequent (53.3 percent) was observed more in men (62.5 percent) than women (37.50 percent). According to the visual parameters, thin biotype was more prevalent (56.7 percent) than the thick biotype (43.3 percent). There were no significant differences on comparing the 2 methods. The mean width of attached gingiva was 2.79 mm and a thickness of 1.06 mm, being greater in the thick biotype (width 2.94 mm and thickness 1.10) than in the thin biotype (width 2.67 mm and thickness 1.01 mm). According to the results, it can be concluded that both the visual diagnosis and transparency of the probe are valid to identify the gingival biotype. However, a lower reproducibility by visual inspection was observed, and the thin biotype showed a higher error rate.

Parámetros mucogingivales y dentarios en estudiantes de odontología chilenos / Mucogingival and dental parameters in Chilean dental students

Fueron analizados los parámetros de proporción dentaria, posición del cénit gingival, posición y tamaño de las papilas interdentarias, biotipo gingival, cantidad de encía queratinizada y línea de la sonrisa en las 6 piezas anterosuperiores en 31 estudiantes de odontología chilenos. Se estableció un patrón de proporción dentaria similar al descrito previamente en la literatura. La posición de cénit presentó un patrón definido. El biotipo gingival fino fue el más frecuente. Los incisivos laterales presentaron la mayor cantidad de encía queratinizada, seguidos por los incisivos centrales y luego los caninos. La altura de la papila a nivel de los caninos fue mayor que en los incisivos centrales, mientras que los valores más bajos fueron encontrados a nivel de los incisivos laterales. Existió una predominancia de la línea de la sonrisa media.

Tooth proportion, gingival zenith position, position and size of the interdental papillae, gingival biotype, amount of keratinized gingiva and smile line position were evaluated in the 6 upper front teeth in 31 Chilean dental students. The tooth proportion pattern was similar to that described previously in the literature. The zenith position showed an established pattern. A thin gingival biotype was found more frequently. Lateral incisors showed the highest amount of keratinized tissue, followed by central incisors and then the canines. The height of the papillae at the canines was higher than central incisors, while the lowest values were found in the lateral incisors. There was a predominance of a medium smile line.

Platelet-Rich Fibrin a Second Generation Autologous Platelet Concentrate for the Treatment of Inadequate Width of Attached Gingiva.

Along with the better understanding of the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, the treatment modalities for various periodontal diseases have also gone a step ahead. One of the most important and currently unsolved problems in clinical periodontics is the predictable successful treatment of inadequate width of attached gingiva. Recently, importance has been given to the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) for predictably treating periodontal diseases. PRF is an intimate assembly of glycan chains, glycoproteins, and cytokines. These are enmeshed in a slowly polymerized fibrin network which has the potential to accelerate soft and hard tissue healing. This article presents the clinical results of treatment of inadequate width of attached gingiva with PRF.

Anatomical study of palato gingival groove on maxillary central incisors / Estudo anatômico do sulco palato-gengival em incisivos centrais superiores

O sulco palato-gengival (SPG) é uma anomalia de desenvolvimento que acomete principalmente os incisivos superiores. Inicia-se no ou perto do cíngulo dental, e sulca a raiz apresentando uma grande variedade de profundidades e comprimentos. Sua incidência, profundidade e comprimento, são de importância clínica, uma vez que em periodontia podem ser o agente causal de periodontites severa se localizadas, e na endodontia provocam a divisão do canal radicular e o aparecimento de foram es acessórios. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar um estudo sobre a presença, forma, comprimento e profundidade do sulco palato-gengival em incisivos centrais superiores. Foram utilizados 1.668 dentes incisivos centrais superiores da coleção de dentes da Disciplina de Anatomia do ICT - SJ Campos –UNESP. Cada dente teve a sua porção radicular inspecionada com a finalidade de verificar a presença e a profundidade do SPG. Os sulcos palato-gengivais encontrados foram classificados de acordo com o sistema proposto por Gu (2011), em: Tipo I (curtoe superficial), Tipo II (longo e superficial) e Tipo II (longo e profundo). Concluída esta classificação,todos os dentes que apresentaram o SPG foram radiografados e cinco dentes tiveram sua superfície radicular avaliada através do uso de um Microscópio Eletrônico de Varredura (MEV). Finalmente foram separados quatro dentes representativos de cada tipo de SPG encontrado para a obtenção de cortes histológicos e subsequente análise microscópica.

Palatogingival groove (PGG) is a developmental anomaly affecting mainly the maxillary incisors.PGG incidence, depth, and length are clinically important because it may cause severe and localized periodontitis; and it may divide the root canal resulting in accessory foramina. This study aimed to analyze the presence, shape, length, and depth of the palatogingival groove in maxillary central incisors. 1,668 maxillary central incisors were used. Each tooth had its root portion inspected inorder to verify PGG presence and depth. The found palatogingival grooves were classified according tothe system proposed by Gu [5], as follows: Type I (short and superficial), Type II (long and superficial),and Type III (long and deep). All teeth that showed the grooves were radiographed; five teeth had their root surface analyzed through Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM); and four teeth corresponding to each PGG type were sent to obtain histological sections and then submitted to microscopic analysis.Of the 1.668 analyzed incisors, 27 (1.61%) showed the palatogingival groove: 8 (29.6%) Type I, 17(63%) type II, and 2 (7.4%) Type III. Microscopic analysis revealed no communication between PGGand root canal. In conclusion, our results showed that PGG can be clinically and radiographically diagnosed on maxillary central incisors, with the type II being the most common. The professionals should be aware of the features of this groove dueto its severe clinical consequences.