Comparative assesment of gingival thickness using transgingival probing and ultrasonographic method

Indian Journal of Dental Research

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 135-139

  Savitha, B ^a   Vandana, K ^a  

^a Davangere   (India)

Author keywords

Anterior segment; Gingival thickness; Periodontal diagnosis; Toothwise; Transgingival probing method; Ultrasonic method

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; CANINE TOOTH; COMPARATIVE STUDY; ECHOGRAPHY; FEMALE; GINGIVA; HISTOLOGY; HUMAN; INCISOR; INSTRUMENTATION; MALE; PERIODONTICS; TOOTH CROWN;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; CUSPID; FEMALE; GINGIVA; HUMANS; INCISOR; MALE; PERIODONTICS; TOOTH CROWN;

EID: 33746102973     PISSN: 09709290     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.29908     Document Type: Article

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