Occlusal vertical dimension by anthropometry of fingers. Validation of Ladda´s anthropometric method

Conclusiones: Las variaciones obtenidas caen dentro del intervalo de 3-4mm, estando en consonancia con otros métodos antropométricos publicados, confirmando la predictibilidad de la dimensión vertical oclusal obtenida mediante este méto do objetivo. El procedimiento es sencillo, económico y no invasivo, por lo que podría ser recomendado para la práctica clínica cotidiana.ABSTRACT: Objective: The purpose of this study was to validate in the Chilean population, the anthropometric method by Ladda which found a significant correlation between the length of the fingers and the vertical dimension of occlusion. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study, with 151 Chileans: 76 males and 75 females. Anthropometric measurements of vertical dimension of occlusion, length of index finger, length of little finger, and distance from tip of thumb to tip of the index finger of the right hand were recorded clinically using digital Vernier caliper. Correlation was studied using Pearson ’ s coefficient. Results: Vertical dimension of occlusion was significantly correlated with all the parameters analyzed. In males, correlation of vertical dimension of occlusion was stronger with the length of the index finger (r=0.908) whereas in females, it was stronger with the length of the little finger (r=0.827). Conclusions: Since the variations between vertical dimension of occlusion and finger lengths are within the range of 3-4 mm, as with other anthropometric methods published, VDO...

Source: Revista clinica de periodoncia, implantologia y rehabilitacion oral - December 14, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research