DETERMINATION OF RELATION BETWEEN THE VERTICAL DIMENSION OF OCCLUSION AND RIGHT HAND LITTLE FINGER

A. Miran, Faraidoon

	DETERMINATION OF RELATION BETWEEN THE VERTICAL DIMENSION OF OCCLUSION AND RIGHT HAND LITTLE FINGER
Journal of Oral and Dental Research
Article 1, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 22-31
Author
Faraidoon A. Miran
Abstract
Background Determination of the VDO is one of the most important steps in making complete denture Objectives The present study evaluates the relation between vertical dimension of occlusion, and the length of the little fnger of right hand. Material and Methods a cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 dentate subjects selected both males and females were involved in the study. Measurements of the verticaldimension of occlusion were recorded clinically using modifed digital vernier caliper, with the person is seated correctly on the dental chair in an upright position; and instructed to close his teeth in centric occlusion. The length of the little fnger of the right hand was measured from tip of fnger to the farther most point on palmer digital crease. The measurements were taken with the hand straight, ﬂat and supine position, Results showed that the vertical dimension of occlusion was signifcantly and positively correlated with the length of the little fngers, in females more compatible than males. Conclusion Since the variations between the vertical dimension of occlusion and the length of little fnger are within the range of 1mm for females and 2mm for males respectively. As a conclusion of the present study vertical dimension of occlusion prediction through this method is reliable, and reproducible. Also the method is simple, economic, and non-invasive; hence, it could be recommended for everyday practice.
Keywords
Dento; facial; right small fnger; complete denture measurement

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