Morphometric Study of the Interproximal Unit in the Esthetic Region to Correlate Anatomic Variables Affecting the Aspect of Soft Tissue Embrasure Space

Martegani, P.; Silvestri, Maurizio; Mascarello, Francesco; Scipioni, T.; Ghezzi, Carlo; Rota, C.; Cattaneo, Vitaliano

doi:10.1902/jop.2007.060517

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“…Although many researchers (3,7,(9)(10)(11)(12) investigated smile aesthetics and addressed the importance of interproximal contact area in restoring anterior teeth; none of them have directly measured the height of the interproximal contact area clinically. Stappert et al (7) quantified the proximal contact area on stone models in an apicoincisal direction from the apical point of the contact area, corresponding to the peak of the interdental papilla, to the incisal point of the contact area, corresponding to the start of the incisal embrasure.…”

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“…In addition, Tarnow et al (5) and Martegani et al (3) evaluated the distance between the bone crest and facial aspect of the apical contact area by sounding the soft tissue. Martegani et al (3) reevaluated the results by periapical radiographs.…”

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“…Martegani et al (3) reevaluated the results by periapical radiographs. Although the interdental papilla corresponds to the apical point of the contact area; using the above methods might not provide the most accurate quantification of the contact area.…”

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“…(2) The gingival embrasure, the height of interdental papilla and the incisal embrasure are all defined by contact area. (3,4) The contact area of the maxillary teeth are relevant for ensuring optimal 'pink aesthetics' for patients with a high smile line (or visible cervical margins). The iconic study by Tarnow et al, (5) which produced the 'mm rule', stated that when the distance from the contact point to the interproximal osseous crest is 5mm or less, there would be a complete fill of the gingival embrasures with interdental papilla.…”

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“…Tarnow et al (5) and Martegani et al (3) measured the distance between the bone crest and facial aspect of the apical contact area by sounding the soft tissue. Martegani et al (3) reevaluated the results by periapical radiographs. The most apical portion of the contact area was identified using a copper line fixed within the interdental embrasure.…”

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Clinical Measurement of the Height of the Interproximal Contact Area in Maxillary Anterior Teeth

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Zarea

Al-Shorman³

et al. 2013

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Objectives: To clinically quantify the apico-incisal height of interproximal areas directly in patients' mouths.Methodology: Thirty participants (11 females and 9 males, mean age=26±1.5 years) were recruited into this study. Measurement of interproximal contact areas was carried out directly in patients' mouths using digital caliper (TERENSA, USA) with measuring accuracy of 0.01mm. The interproximal contact areas that were measured are: central incisor to central incisor, central incisor to lateral incisor, lateral incisor to canine, and canine to first premolar on both sides of the jaw. Statistical significance was based on probability values less than 0.05 (p<0.05). Results:The largest contact point was the one present between central incisors and it ranged from 2.9 to 6.5 mm. On the other hand, the contact point between canine and first premolar was the smallest on both sides of the arch and ranged from 0.6 to 2.5 mm. The dimensions of the contact points declined as we move from anterior area backwards. Statistical analysis using t-test showed that there were significant differences between the measurements of interproximal points of each tooth (P<0.05).Conclusions: the apicogingival dimension of the contact point decreased as we moved from anterior to posterior teeth. The contact area between the central incisors was largest and the one between canine and premolar was the smallest. This study is the first to report direct intra-oral clinical measurement of contact points. Clinical evaluation of contact point dimensions using digital caliber is a viable, quick and accurate method to use.

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