Association between Height of Interproximal Papilla and Different Clinical Parameters

Syed Adil Tanvir; Muhammad  Sharjeel; Yasir Ikram  Ahmed; Asma Wahid  Ali khan; Natasha  Fatima; Aliza  Abbas

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v76iSUPPL-1.12942

Authors

Syed Adil Tanvir Deptarment of Dentistry, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Muhammad Sharjeel Deptarment of Dentistry, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Yasir Ikram Ahmed Deptarment of Dentistry, 28 Military Dental Center Pakistan
Asma Wahid Ali khan Deptarment of Dentistry, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Natasha Fatima Deptarment of Dentistry, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Aliza Abbas Deptarment of Dentistry, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v76iSUPPL-1.12942

Keywords:

Gingival Recession, Papilla Height, Peridontium, Periodontal Phenotype

Abstract

Objective: To assess interdental cleaning habits, demographic factors, and clinical parameters, and analyze their association with the height of the interproximal papilla over a defined study period.

Study Design: Analytical cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (AFID) Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from Apr to Sep 2024.

Methodology: A total of 29 subjects were selected for examining 202 interproximal papillae of the anterior maxillary region. Norland and Tarnow classification system was used for clinically classifying the interproximal papillae, with score range 0 to 3. By using periodontal probe transparency through the marginal gingiva, the periodontal phenotype was evaluated. Along with this, height of contact point and height of the papilla was also measured.

Results: Age positively correlated with papilla scores but negatively with papilla height (p<0.001). Height of the contact point showed a negative correlation with both papilla scores and height (p<0.001). Periodontal phenotype negatively correlated with papilla scores but positively with papilla height (p<0.001). Interdental brushing showed a non-significant negative correlation with papilla score (r = -1.82, p=0.345) but a statistically significant though weak positive correlation with papilla height (r = 0.390, p=.037). A significant positive correlation was found between flossing and height of papilla (r = 0.433, p=0.019) and a non-significant correlation with papilla score.

Conclusion: Interproximal papilla height correlated significantly with age, periodontal phenotype, and contact point height. Furthermore, interdental cleaning practices exhibited a positive, though weak correlation with papilla height.

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