Abstract

Background: The subject who wears a complete prosthesis for the first time desires its resemblance as of natural teeth. The aesthetic replacement of the edentulous subject amplifies the self-esteem and confidence of the subject. However; there is no universally accepted guideline for selecting the anterior teeth amongst the local population. The present study was conducted with the aim to evaluate the extra oral measurements amongst edentulous patients for denture reconstruction.

Materials and method: The present observational study was conducted in the department of Dentistry NSCB Medical College Jabalpur MP, patients who came to the department for regular check-ups. Different measurements related to the study were obtained. Each measurement was taken three times and the average value was calculated and taken in a predesigned proforma. Intercanthal distance was measured as the distance between the inner canthus of eyes with patient in closed eyes, Interpupillary distance was taken from midpupil to midpupil with subjects made to look straight, Interalar width was obtained from external width of ala of the nose at relaxed position, Intercommissural width was obtained in relaxed state. All the data thus obtained was arranged in a tabulated form and analysed using SPSS software. Results: There was a significant difference between the two as the p value was less than 0.05. The mean Interpupillary distance amongst males and females was 62.31 and 61.56 respectively. There was a significant difference between the two as the p value was less than 0.05.

Conclusion: The present study found significant difference in the facial measurements amongst the males and females.

Keywords: Denture; Edentulous; Extra oral