An anthropometric study to evaluate the correlation between the occlusal vertical dimension and length of the thumb

Basnet, Bishal Babu; Parajuli, Prakash; Singh, Raj Kumar; Suwal, Pramita; Shrestha, Pragya; Baral, Dharanidhar

doi:10.2147/ccide.s75872

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“…Many authors used various anthropometric measurements to correlate with VDO like fingers, interpupillary distance, hairline to eyebrow line, center of pupil of right eye to center of pupil of left eye, and outer canthus of right eye to the inner canthus of right eye, distance between ear-eye to chin-nose. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] If an anthropometric correlation is found between the VDO and certain parameters which are easily accessible to the clinician and are static, the time taken for this procedure could be significantly reduced. Also, the conclusions would be objective for every clinician.…”

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Evaluation of the Correlation between the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion and the Length of the Ear, Nose, and Little Finger: An Anthropometric Study

Rege¹,

Gosavi²,

Gosavi³

2017

International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

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Introduction:The aim of this study was to find out the anthropometric correlation of vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) with the length of ear, nose, and little finger in dentate male and female subjects in Karad population, so as to use this correlation to determine VDO in edentulous patients. Materials and methods:The study was conducted in Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, India, on 320 dentate subjects (160 males and 160 females) who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Anthropometric measurements of VDO, length of ear, length of nose, and length of little finger were recorded using a digital vernier caliper. Simple linear regression model was used to develop a prediction formula for VDO using length of ear, nose, and little finger as the independent variable. Correlation between VDO and length of ear, nose, and little finger was studied using Pearson's correlation test.Results: Statistical analysis in male and female subjects showed that VDO is significantly different with the length of nose, ear, and little finger. Pearson correlation test showed VDO in males has strong coefficient correlation with the length of the ear (r = 0.500), and strong coefficient correlation with the length of the nose (r = 0.335) in females. Clinical significance: The regression formulae were formulated for male and female subjects in dentate patients which can be used to determine the VDO in edentulous patients. Conclusion

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Evaluation of the Correlation between the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion and the Length of the Ear, Nose, and Little Finger: An Anthropometric Study

Rege¹,

Gosavi²,

Gosavi³

2017

International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

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“…Ladda et al, 14 found a significant relationship between the VOD and the length of the fingers, the length of the index finger being more reliable for determining the VOD. Basnet et al, 16 actually found a strong correlation between the VOD and the length of the thumb (r=0.874). They also noted correlations between other anthropometric measures such as the distance between the ear tragus and the canthus of the eye, and the edge of the eye-mouth commissure, although these were weak correlations.…”

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Assessment of knowledge of oral cancer in dentists in the Los Ríos Region, Chile, in 2017

Sihuay-Torres¹,

Castro-Rodríguez²

2019

J Oral Res

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The alteration of the vertical dimension can deteriorate the facial harmony, and it can be measured through objective and subjective methods, although many of which are not reliable. Objective: Relate the anthropometric fingers length with the measurement of the vertical occlusal dimension (VOD). Material and Methods: Cross-sectional, observational study that included 114 students from the School of Dentistry with class I malocclusion and complete dentition. The VOD was evaluated as the measurement between the subnasal points and the mental point; anthropometric measures included the length of the fingers (from the most mesial fold to the most distal edge) and the distance projected between the thumb and the index finger. Results: The average VOD was 64.03±5.15mm. A correlation was found between the VOD and the index finger length (p<0.01, r=0.29), between the VOD and middle finger length (p<0.01, r=0.31) and correlation between the VOD and the length of the little finger (p<0.05, r=0.23). No correlation was found between the VOD and the ring finger lengths (p=0.051) or thumb (p=0.12). Conclusions: The anthropometric measurements of the index finger, middle finger, little finger and the projection of the thumb on the index finger correlated with the length of the vertical occlusal dimension.

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“…13 Lower smile index is another parameter which relates lower facial height and interlabial gap height at smile. 14 Lower facial height was assessed with other facial distances 34 and dental proportions. 20 Interesting fi nding of current study was the ratio of outer intercommissural width to lower facial height was in 1:1 proportion for both groups (ES and US).…”

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A Comparison of Facial Proportions in Pleasing and Unpleasing Smile Photographs from Nepalese Population

Basnet

2019

J. Nep. Prosthodon. Soc.

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Introduction: Facial proportion and dental proportions are matters of interest for dental professionals to craft a beautiful smile. In facial analyses, the role of different proportions cannot be overlooked when planning dento facial treatment. This study aims to determine the different facial proportions; smile index, lower smile index, nose width to outer inter commissural width, intercanine width to outerinter commissural width, nose width to intercanine width and outer intercommissural width to lower facial height in esthetically pleasing smile (ES) and esthetically unpleasing smile (US) groups. Materials and methods: The frontal smiling photographs (N=152, 74 pleasing and 78 unpleasing smile) were gathered and different linear measurements were carried out using digital ruler. The facial proportions were derived and comparisons were made amongst groups and differences were examined in comparison to standard accepted proportion (such as Golden proportion). Results: Average smile index of ES (5.899±1.201) was lower than that of US group (6.421±1.675).The golden proportion was not valid for smile indices in each group. Mean nose width to intercanine width ratio significantly differed in ES and US. The outer inter commissural width to lower facial height was not statistically significantly different from 1:1 ratio. Conclusion: Most facial proportions in pleasing and unpleasing smiles showed no difference. The outer intercommissural width to lower facial height was found in 1:1 proportion current study with possible utilization in determining vertical dimension of occlusion.

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An anthropometric study to evaluate the correlation between the occlusal vertical dimension and length of the thumb

Cited by 25 publications

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Evaluation of the Correlation between the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion and the Length of the Ear, Nose, and Little Finger: An Anthropometric Study

Evaluation of the Correlation between the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion and the Length of the Ear, Nose, and Little Finger: An Anthropometric Study

Assessment of knowledge of oral cancer in dentists in the Los Ríos Region, Chile, in 2017

A Comparison of Facial Proportions in Pleasing and Unpleasing Smile Photographs from Nepalese Population

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