2014 • GIULIO RASPERINI and TIZIANO TESTORI • BIOTYPE PROBE
Soft tissue texture, contour, color and thickness play a key role in dental esthetic. The most commonly used technique to classify the biotype is the clinical judgment by the operator. But this technique is user sensitive and therefore delivers inconsistent results. Rasperini and Testori designed the first instrument to assess biotype in a reliable and reproducible manner that was also non-invasive. The clinical advantage of this instrument can be applied to different fields of dentistry. In Periodontology, one knows when to add a
connective tissue graft to a Coronally Advanced Flap in periodontal plastic surgery in case of gingival recession. In Restorative dentistry, it provides information on the tissue and where we are able to hide margins of the restoration. In orthodontics, it can indicate the risks to predispose or induce gingival recession during orthodontic treatment to aid in prevention. For Implantology, according to the biotype, the choice to add or not add the connective tissue graft can be made in order to create esthetic and stable soft tissue contour. Using this instrument in Professional Hygiene allows one to select the best curette dimension to prevent soft tissue shrinkage and the right type of brushing tool.
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