Caracterização do biótipo periodontal de discentes do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of periodontal biotypes according to the teeth evaluated, the gender of the examined individuals and the probing depth parameters, keratinized mucosa and attached gingiva in students of Dentistry course at the Federal University of Campina Grande. The periodontal biotype was evaluated in 78 students, of which 40 were female gender and 38 male gender, with more than18 years. The clinical parameters indicated that plan and thick periodontal types were more prevalent in male gender (47.4%) and the thin and scalloped biotype was more frequent in female gender (22.5%). By classification Maynard and Wilson (1980) the type III periodontium had female gender predominance (30.0%) compared to male gender (13.2%). The results of periodontal types per tooth showed that most are type I predominantly in the upper central incisors (73.1%). However, there was no significant association between gender and periodontal types, as well as teeths in relation to periodontal type (p> 0.05). By relating periodontal biotypes of Maynard method and Wilson (1980) with visual methods Seibert and Lindhe (1989), Olsson et al. (1993) and De Rouck et al. (2009), significant association was found (p <0.001) among individuals with thick and plane and type I periodontium. Through correct identification of periodontal biotype, the professional can determine the best treatment and its predictability, without prejudice to the patient.