Attached Gingiva and Its Significance

Authors

  • Priyadarshini Govindarajan Department of Periodontology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, SBVU Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry, India.
  • Pratebha Balu Department of Periodontology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, SBVU Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry, India.
  • Jananni Muthu Department of Periodontology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, SBVU Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry, India.
  • I. Karthikeyan Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospitals, Melmaruvathur, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nhmmr/v7/15815D

Keywords:

Attached gingiva, Keratinized mucosa, Width of attached gingiva, MARF, Thickness of gingiva

Abstract

Attached gingiva is the part of gingiva which plays a significant role in maintaining periodontal health. The inadequate width of attached gingiva favors plaque accumulation and increased inflammation contributing to periodontal destruction. This chapter explains in detail the definition, clinical significance, various techniques to increase the attached gingiva, description of each technique and significance of keratinized mucosa around implants.

 

Published

2022-04-23

How to Cite

Priyadarshini Govindarajan, Pratebha Balu, Jananni Muthu, & I. Karthikeyan. (2022). Attached Gingiva and Its Significance. New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 7, 174–183. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nhmmr/v7/15815D

Issue

New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 7

Section

Chapters