Healing of toothbrush ‐induced abrasions to keratinized mucosa of the palate in humans: A pilot study

ConclusionThe longer the exposure time of the keratinized mucosa of the palate to trauma, the more lesions were visible, the larger the abrasions were and the more time they needed to heal completely. More studies are needed to investigate the role of smoking, gingival biotype and to link these findings with gingival recessions.

Source: Journal of Periodontal Research - March 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: M. De Nutte, E. Behaeghe, G. A. Weijden, W. Coucke, W. Teughels, M. Quirynen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research