Ultrasound assessment of the gum condition in persons of the first mature age
Abstract
The present study aimed to substantiate the clinical significance of ultrasound diagnostics as a reliable method for assessing the morphometric characteristics of the gum and the condition of the periodontium.
Material and methods. The gums of 30 healthy volunteers aged 18-25 years old with different biotypes (thin, n = 18; thick, n = 12) were examined.
Results. The results demonstrate high accuracy and reproducibility of this method in measuring key gingival parameters, including the thickness of the free gingiva, the thickness of the gingiva in the alveolar ridge area and the height of the free gingiva. It was found that the difference in the average thickness at the alveolar ridge level can reach 0.42 mm, and in the free gingiva area up to 0.19 mm compared to the thin biotype. While the height of the free gingiva did not have statistically significant differences between the biotypes. Thus, ultrasound examination allows for reliable differentiation between thin and thick gum biotypes, which is important for planning dental treatment and expected results.
About the Authors
L. A. Udochkina
ФГБОУ ВО «Астраханский государственный медицинский университет»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M. N. Trizno
ФГБОУ ВО «Астраханский государственный медицинский университет»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
S. Ali Ahmed Ghazi Al arabi
ФГБОУ ВО «Астраханский государственный медицинский университет»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
E. V. Trizno
ФГБОУ ВО «Астраханский государственный медицинский университет»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Udochkina L.A., Trizno M.N., Ali Ahmed Ghazi Al arabi S., Trizno E.V. Ultrasound assessment of the gum condition in persons of the first mature age. Bashkortostan Medical Journal. 2025;20(1):52-56. (In Russ.)
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