Abstract

CORRELATION BETWEEN THICKNESS OF GINGIVAL BIOTYPE AND PH OF GINGIVAL CREVICULAR FLUID IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS

Shreedevi Pashupatimath, Harsha Mysore Babu*, Vivekananda Marenahalli Rangaraju and Sowmya Sadanandan

Abstract

Aim and Objectives: The long-term success of aesthetic restorations is determined by various factors, including gingival biotype, gingival tissue architecture and the morphology of the anterior teeth. The gingival biotype is crucial in deciding the ultimate aesthetic result. Periodontal tissue produces gingival crevicular fluid, which is an inflammatory discharge. Its pH is a biochemical marker that can be easily measured and is linked to a variety of intraoral and systemic diseases. Present study investigates correlation between the thickness of gingival biotype and pH of gingival crevicular fluid in healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: Total 30 healthy subjects, aged from 20-70 years were selected for this study. Subjects were divided into two Group A (Thick) and Group B (Thin) depending on the transparency of the periodontal probe through gingival margin. The pH of crevicular fluid was measured in both groups using pH paper. pH was calculated using a color coded chart. Results: The mean crevicular pH was 7.6667±0.89974 for group A (Thick) and 7.7333 ±0.59362 for Group B (Thin). There was no discernible difference between the two groups. Conclusion: According to the findings, there is no relation between gingival thickness and pH of crevicular fluid of healthy subjects.

Keywords: Gingival biotype, pH, Crevicular fluid, Probe transparency method.