Review
Etiologies and treatments of the deficiency of gingival papilla
Zhang Chuangwei, Hu Wenjie, Yang Gang, Wang Cui
Published 2021-07-09
Cite as Chin J Stomatol, 2021, 56(7): 704-708. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20201007-00522
Abstract
Gingival papilla deficiency may cause dental plaque stagnation and food impaction, and may also affect the appearance and pronunciation when occurs in the upper anterior teeth. It has become a common concern of patients and doctors. The aetiological factors of gingival papilla deficiency were complex. Various surgical or non-surgical treatments have been reported. This paper reviews and analyzes the current research progress on the factors and treatment methods of gingival papilla deficiency in domestic and foreign studies, summarizes the factors associated with the gingival papilla deficiency and summarizes the corresponding treatment strategy, so as to provide reference for clinical and research works.
Key words:
Gingiva; Deficiency of gingival papilla; Black triangle; Periodontal aesthetic; Treatments
Contributor Information
Zhang Chuangwei
Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology &
National Center of Stomatology &
National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &
National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology &
Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
Hu Wenjie
Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology &
National Center of Stomatology &
National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &
National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology &
Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
Yang Gang
Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology &
National Center of Stomatology &
National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &
National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology &
Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
Wang Cui
Department of Periodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology &
National Center of Stomatology &
National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &
National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology &
Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China