Correlation between Finger Length and Occlusal Vertical Dimension in Adult Sudanese Women

Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser; Musaad, Nassir J; Ismail, Ibrahim

doi:10.2209/tdcpublication.2016-0001

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“…19,20 The restoration of the vertical occlusal dimension must be in harmony with the facial dimensions without producing tensions on the patient's face or causing discomfort. In the present study the average VOD was 64.03±5.15mm; for Alhajj et al, 21 it was 65.93mm from point Sn to point Me.…”

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confidence: 40%

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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confidence: 40%

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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“…Recently, it has been used in dentistry to predict the OVD. Thumb finger length, distance from tip of the thumb to tip of the index fingers, index finger length, ring finger length and little finger length have been measured and correlated to the distance from the septum of the nose to the base of the chin and the distance from tip of the nose and tip of the chin among different populations . Once these distances are determined, the OVD can be approximated.…”

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Determination of occlusal vertical dimension for complete dentures patients: an updated review

Alhajj

Khalifa

Abduo

et al. 2017

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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Determination of the occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) is an integral part of complete dentures fabrication. Due to the lack of teeth, the clinician faces the challenge of how to accurately establish the OVD of the new denture. Therefore, the purpose of this review article was to present, discuss and critique the available methods used in determining the OVD for complete dentures patients. This review identified two main streams to determine the OVD: (i) pre-extraction methods and (ii) post-extraction methods. For the pre-extraction methods, the OVD of the natural dentition is transferred to the new dentures mainly by intra-oral measurements, profile tracing and cephalometric analysis. The post-extraction methods rely on mandibular rest position, facial aesthetic appearance, swallowing pattern, craniofacial landmarks measurements, cephalometric analysis, phonetics and existing dentures. In general, all the available techniques have merits and are helpful for routine clinical use. However, they are empirical in nature, controversial and lack the scientific support. Further, there is no single accurate method for OVD determination. To overcome the limitations of the techniques, the clinician will benefit from applying combination of techniques to approximate the OVD.

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“…Research which was conducted by Alhajj NM et al (2016), showed that there was a correlation between VDO and the length of the ring finger with a value of r = 0.320. 25 The study proved that there was a correlation between VDO and the length of the ring finger. Therefore, the ring finger could be used as an alternative method for determining VDO.…”

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Correlation Between Vertical Dimension of Occlusion and Anthropometry of Finger Length

Pratami¹,

Arifin²,

Budipramana³

2023

Dentin

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Background: Determining the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) was one of the procedures required to create a complete denture. VDO was the height of the lower third of the face that connected the distance between the subnation point found in the craniofacial and the gnation point on the mandible. The methods in determining VDO were very diverse, but there were no methods that considered as highly accurate presently. Hence, several methods of determining VDO were needed to obtain more accurate results. The finger length anthropometry method was a method that has been widely used as an alternative method in determining VDO because it was considered accurate, not invasive, cheap, and easy to implement. Objective: This study aimed to determine the correlation between the vertical dimensions of occlusion and the anthropometric length of fingers. Material and Method: The study was conducted by using the literature review method with the narrative review procedure. Research using Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed, and Semantic Scholar. Results: The results of the study of 22 articles reviewed had a positive correlation between VDO and all lengths of the fingers of the hand. The finger that had the strongest correlation with VDO in males was the index finger (r=0.804) and in females was the little finger (r=0.937) Conclusion: All fingers could be used as an alternative method in determining the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion.Keywords: Anthropometry, Finger length, Vertical Dimension of Occlusion

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Correlation between Finger Length and Occlusal Vertical Dimension in Adult Sudanese Women

Cited by 10 publications

References 29 publications

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

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

Determination of occlusal vertical dimension for complete dentures patients: an updated review

Correlation Between Vertical Dimension of Occlusion and Anthropometry of Finger Length

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