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The Importance of Keratinized Gingiva Surrounding Dental Implants

Desai, Anita (2015) The Importance of Keratinized Gingiva Surrounding Dental Implants. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if keratinized gingiva has an effect on the success of implants.

Materials and Methods: Sixty-nine implants were used in this study. The amount of keratinized gingiva was measured and divided into two groups; less than 2mm and greater than 2mm. The amount of keratinized gingiva was compared to clinical parameters such as bleeding upon probing, redness, and pocket depths to determine whether implant success was related to the amount of keratinized gingiva.

Results: Chi square and regression analysis were used to analyze the data. All implants survived independent of the amount of keratinized gingiva. Patients with less than 2mm of keratinized gingiva displayed increased bleeding upon probing and redness, which was statistically significant (p=0.023), indicating increased inflammation due to lack of keratinized gingiva.

Conclusion: Amount of keratinized gingiva did not affect the success rate of implants. However, implants with less than 2mm of keratinized gingiva exhibited increased bleeding upon probing, redness, and inflammation, which may contribute to later failure.


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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Desai, Anitaadesai1210@gmail.com
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairFamili, Pouranpof@pitt.eduPOF
Committee MemberSeyedain, Aliseyedain@pitt.eduSEYEDAIN
Committee MemberHeinrichs, Edwardeph8@pitt.eduEPH8
Date: 11 June 2015
Date Type: Publication
Defense Date: 12 May 2015
Approval Date: 11 June 2015
Submission Date: 4 June 2015
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages: 30
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Dental Medicine > Dental Science
Degree: MDS - Master of Dental Science
Thesis Type: Master's Thesis
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: minimal keratinized gingiva, dental implants, implant health
Date Deposited: 11 Jun 2015 19:16
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2016 14:28
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/25344

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