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Calcium Hydroxyapatite for Gingival Phenotype Enhancement: A Translational Review and Clinical Decision-Making Framework.

Cureus · Boustany E · 2026-07-15

Calcium hydroxyapatite is a biostimulatory injectable material that may strengthen gingival tissues through collagen remodeling, with biological plausibility for treating thin gums and mild papilla loss, though current evidence remains limited to non-periodontal studies and requires dedicated periodontal validation before clinical adoption.

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