Table 2. Spearman correlation values between buccal bone thickness and soft tissue thickness at each level according to tooth type.
| Tooth type | Level | Spearman correlation coefficient (ρ) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central incisor | G1A1 | 0.03 | 0.890 |
| G2A2 | 0.17 | 0.483 | |
| G3A3 | 0.21 | 0.363 | |
| G4A4 | 0.12 | 0.603 | |
| G5A5 | 0.06 | 0.793 | |
| Lateral incisor | G1A1 | 0.02 | 0.927 |
| G2A2 | −0.27 | 0.257 | |
| G3A3 | −0.16 | 0.494 | |
| G4A4 | −0.12 | 0.617 | |
| G5A5 | −0.22 | 0.341 | |
| Canine | G1A1 | −0.09 | 0.710 |
| G2A2 | −0.12 | 0.628 | |
| G3A3 | −0.14 | 0.553 | |
| G4A4 | 0.08 | 0.747 | |
| G5A5 | −0.16 | 0.500 |
G0, gingival thickness at the alveolar crest line; G1–5, gingival thickness 1–5 mm inferior to the alveolar crest; A1–5, alveolar bone thickness 1–5 mm inferior to the alveolar crest.