Interalar width as a guide in denture tooth selection

Hoffman, W; Bomberg, T.J.; Hatch, Royce A.

doi:10.1016/0022-3913(86)90348-3

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“…However, there are no such evidences to suggest the validity of this relationship. Several authors [2][3][4][5] have made attempts to find a relationship between the maxillary frontal teeth and facial structures. The interpupillary distance has been suggested to relate the intercanine width and has been widely used for the selection of maxillary frontal teeth.…”

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“…The placement of these lines is based on reference to certain definite facial landmarks, such as intercommissure, interalar, the labial frenum, bizygomatic width and interpupillary distance. [1][2][3][4][5] In the absence of pre-extraction records, 6 these facial and oral anatomical landmarks can be of utmost important for the clinician. The relative position of the canine while arranging the artificial denture teeth is critically important as it supports the corner of the mouth.…”

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Correlation between Combined Width of Maxillary Anterior Teeth, Interpupillary Distance and Intercommissural Width in a Group of Indian People

Deogade¹,

Mantri²,

Saxena³

et al. 2013

International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

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Purpose:The objective was to evaluate the correlation between the width of distal surface of canine (CWC), interpupillary distance (DMP) and intercommissural width (DCM) in a group of central Indian people. Materials and methods:A total of 540 central Indian subjects (277 males and 263 females) aged 19 to 30 years were selected. DMP and DCM were measured on subject's face using digital vernier caliper [Mitutoyo (UK) Ltd.] with precision of 0.01 mm. Irreversible hydrocolloid impression of the upper arch was taken, and a cast was poured with dental stone. The CWC measurements were done on these casts with the help of a dental floss fixed between the distoproximal contacts of upper canines using a dental tape. Spearman's correlation test was used to determine the correlation between the three variables studied. Results:The results revealed that the correlation between CWC-DMP was 0.015 and CWC-DCM was 0.031. The correlation showed negative values when compared between the sexes. Also, the proportions were calculated: DMP/CWC and DCM/CWC for the whole sample and for the sexes found no statistical significance (p > 0.05). Conclusion:The results of this study suggest that the examined interpupillary distance and intercommissural width cannot be considered reliable guidelines in the selection of artificial upper frontal teeth. However, they may be used as a useful additional factor combined with other methods for objective teeth selection in complete denture therapy.

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Correlation between Combined Width of Maxillary Anterior Teeth, Interpupillary Distance and Intercommissural Width in a Group of Indian People

Deogade¹,

Mantri²,

Saxena³

et al. 2013

International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

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“…Hoffman [1] suggested that the interalar width multiplied by a factor of 1.31 would give the width of upper anterior teeth. Swissdent [13] investigators found that 34% of the subjects had the intercanine distance within 1.0mm of the interalar width and 48% within 2 mm.…”

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“…Hoffman [1] conducted a study to determine the relationship between interalar width and intercanine width. Wilson [2], Boucher [3], Lee [4] have suggested that the width of the nose serve as a guide for selection of mesiodistal dimension of anterior teeth and positioning the canine.…”

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Correlation of Nasal Width to Inter-Canine Distance in Various Arch Forms

Rai

2010

J Indian Prosthodont Soc

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Selection of teeth for dentures to provide a aesthetically pleasing appearance is a challenge often encountered. Various anthropometric measurements have been utilised traditionally, which is subjective to each practitioner. Interalar width is one of the routinely used method in the selection of upper anterior teeth. It is based on the premise that the parallel line drawn from the alae of the nose touches the tip of the canine. However this may not hold good for all type of arch forms. This paper finds a correlation between the alar of the nose and the tip of the canine for the various arch forms.

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“…Studies have also used interalar width (IAW), intercommisural width (ICoW), interpupillary distance (IPD), and intercanthal distance (ICD) to predict maxillary anterior tooth width. 3,[12][13][14] Wehner et al 15 in 1967 suggested dropping parallel lines from the ala of the nose on the occlusal rims for the estimation of the width of maxillary anterior teeth between canine tips (ICTD). However, Picard 16 showed it to be related to the distance between the distal surfaces of canines.…”

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Evaluation of the Current Techniques and Introduction of a Novel Approach for Estimating Maxillary Anterior Teeth Dimensions

Sayed

Porwal

Al-Faraj

et al. 2017

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Introduction: Several techniques and methods have been proposed to estimate the anterior teeth dimensions in edentulous patients. However, this procedure remains challenging especially when preextraction records are not available. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate some of the existing extraoral and intraoral methods for estimation of anterior tooth dimensions and to propose a novel method for estimation of central incisor width (CIW) and length (CIL) for Saudi population. Materials and methods:Extraoral and intraoral measurements were recorded for a total of 236 subjects. Descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson's correlation tests were performed. Association was evaluated between combined anterior teeth width (CATW) and interalar width (IAW), intercommisural width (ICoW) and interhamular notch distance (IHND) plus 10 mm. Evaluation of the linear relationship between central incisor length (CIL) with facial height (FH) and CIW with bizygomatic width (BZW) was also performed.Results: Significant correlation was found between the CATW and ICoW and IAW (p-values <0.0001); however, no correlation was found relative to IHND plus 10 mm (p-value = 0.456). Clinical significance: Based on the results of the study, ICoW and IAW measurements can be useful in estimating the initial reference value for CATW, while the proposed novel approach using specific palatal dimensions can be used for estimating the width and length of central incisors. These methods are crucial to obtain esthetic treatment results within the parameters of the given population. Evaluation of the Current Techniques and Introduction of a Novel Approach for Estimating Maxillary Anterior

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Interalar width as a guide in denture tooth selection

Cited by 86 publications

References 6 publications

Correlation between Combined Width of Maxillary Anterior Teeth, Interpupillary Distance and Intercommissural Width in a Group of Indian People

Correlation between Combined Width of Maxillary Anterior Teeth, Interpupillary Distance and Intercommissural Width in a Group of Indian People

Correlation of Nasal Width to Inter-Canine Distance in Various Arch Forms

Evaluation of the Current Techniques and Introduction of a Novel Approach for Estimating Maxillary Anterior Teeth Dimensions

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