Nisha Salvi

Periodontal Phenotype and Gingival Biotype: Clinical Implications for Risk Assessment and Personalized Therapy

Padmaja V. Deshpande, Niraj Chaudhari, Maya Mhaske, Anup Cholepatil & Nisha Salvi · International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry · 2026

Gingival biotype—historically described as “thin” or “thick”—has evolved into the broader concept of periodontal phenotype, integrating gingival thickness, keratinized tissue dimensions, and the underlying bone morphotype. This shift reflects growing evidence that soft tissue thi...