Métodos para determinar el biotipo periodontal. Una revisiòn de la literatura

Abstract

At present, to carry out various dental interventions, a correct evaluation of the periodontal biotype is necessary, which is why it is necessary to know the different evaluation methods in order to avoid errors in the identification of the biotype.AIM: The objective of this research was to identify the methods used to determine the periodontal biotype. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A literature review was carried out considering the following criteria. Studies that will include data on methods to determine the periodontal biotype, the effectiveness of methods to determine the periodontal biotype and the application of new methods to determine the periodontal biotype. The following databases were searched: PubMed, Cochrane Portal, Medline, Scielo, Springer, Elsevier, and academic Google. RESULTS: Eight methods were identified to determine the periodontal biotype, among which we have: Visual, Probe Transparency, Transgingival Evaluation, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, Modified Calibrator, Photographic Analysis and Cone Beam Computed Tomography. CONCLUSIONS: Among the methods mentioned in this study, not all have the same degree of accuracy, however, today the use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography is highly recommended as a method to determine the periodontal biotype since it has high precision and minimal deviation if we compare it. With conventional methods, we can conclude that it is currently the method with the highest precision to determine the periodontal biotype.