title: Gingival biotype - Prosthodontic perspective.
abstract: During treatment planning it is important to recognize different gingival biotypes and forms, because they can affect the esthetic outcome of the treatment. This review provides an insight into the different gingival biotypes, their response to inflammation and trauma; significance in different prosthodontic modalities like esthetic rehabilitation and implant therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, 560068 Karnataka India.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Nagaraj
authors.forename: Ravindra C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Savadi
authors.forename: Anupama R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Savadi
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Prashanth Reddy
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Srilakshmi
authors.forename: Malathi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dayalan
authors.forename: Jins
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: John