The precision of gingival recession measurements is increased by an automated curvature analysis method.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The extent of gingival recession represents one of the most important measures determining outcome of periodontal plastic surgery. The accurate measurements are, thus, critical for optimal treatment planning and outcome evaluation. Present study aimed to introduce automated curvature-based digital gingival recession measurements, evaluate the agreement and reliability of manual measurements, and identify sources of manual variability.

Methods

Measurement of gingival recessions was performed manually by three examiners and automatically using curvature analysis on representative cross-sections (n = 60). Cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) and gingival margin (GM) measurement points selection was the only variable. Agreement and reliability of measurements were analysed u

SUBMITTER: Kuralt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8499415 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature