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The aim of this study is to evaluate gingival biotypes and width of keratinized gingiva in the anterior region of adults with abnormal skeletal jaw relations.


Clinical Trial Description

This study will include consecutive adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment with skeletal Class II and Class III jaw relations based on clinical and cephalometric values. Each group will be further divided according to their vertical skeletal pattern. Gingival biotype will be determined -using the probe transparency method- into either thick or thin biotype for all anterior teeth in both jaws. Width of keratinized gingiva will be measured from the muco-gingival junction to the free gingival margin in the middle of the crown of the maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth using a digital caliper with a sensitivity of 0.01 mm. Statistical analysis will be applied to see the correlation between gingival biotypes , width of keratinized gingiva , and abnormal skeletal jaw relations. ;


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NCT number NCT03493477
Study type Observational
Source Cairo University
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Status Not yet recruiting
Phase
Start date May 1, 2018
Completion date October 30, 2018