Intercanthal Distance And Mesiodistal Width Of Maxillary Anterior Teeth Among Different Genders

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Uma Maheswari K, Dr. Gheena S, Dr. Sandhya,

Abstract

Background


Intercanthal distance is the distance between medial angles of palpebral fissures. It is half the interpupillary width. Intercanthal distance plays a crucial role  in the field of dentistry . Intercanthal distance has a significance in selection of teeth in the field of dentistry.


Aim


The aim of the study is to determine whether a relationship exists between the intercanthal distance and width of maxillary anterior teeth.


Materials and methods


The cross-sectional study  was carried out among the general public visiting as outpatients to a private dental college in chennai. Anterior Teeth measurement and intercanthal distance were measured using digital vernier callipers . Comparison between gender was estimated by an independent T test. The data collected was tabulated and analysed using IBM SPSS software (version 23). Association between different genders and the mean anterior teeth & intercanthal distance were assessed using Pearson’s chi-square test.


Results


There were 100 participants in the study, 28% were males and 72% were females. The mean value of intercanthal distance of males and females were 22.34 ± 1.88 and 21.7667 ± 1.97 respectively. The  mean  mesiodistal width of maxillary anterior teeth of males and females were 48.546 ± 0.84 and 47.567 ± 0.82 respectively.


Conclusion


This study showed that the intercanthal distance and mesiodistal width of maxillary anterior teeth in males were more when compared to females; though it was statistically insignificant.Both of these parameters are a good prognostic factor for determining the maxillary anterior width.


 

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