Correlation of Length of Index Finger to Vertical Dimensions of Occlusion for Edentulous Patients

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study is a randomized clinical trial comparing the conventional method of recording occlusal vertical dimension using Willis gauge from the base of the nose to the base of the chin with the other method using vernier caliper for the length of the index finger to access the satisfaction level of edentulous patients acquiring complete dentures.

Detailed Description
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This study was to apply the anthropometric methods to correlate the length of fingers to occlusal vertical dimensions and also by using the Willis Method to assess the occlusal vertical dimension for edentulous patients and assess satisfaction by comparing both the methods for patients who are in the process of acquiring complete dentures. Furthermore, conventional methods are applied most commonly for the recording of occlusal vertical dimensions. This study also bridged the knowledge gap among clinicians to adapt to a different methodology for recording the VDO using the anthropometric measurement of fingers which would improve denture satisfaction. Therefore, a total of 71 patients were selected for this study, having lost their OVD due to the complete absence of teeth and having no history of maxillofacial or orthognathic surgery, nor any skeletal deformities or disfigurement of fingers. The measurements were made at the appointment for jaw relations records in which the length of the fingers was measured with a digital Vernier caliper and also the conventional methods were applied for recording the occluding vertical dimensions which included recording the distance from the base of the nose septum (Subnasion - Sn) to the base of the chin (Menton - Me) (Sn-Me). The length of the index finger (2D) was recorded and a correlation was found between Sn-Me and finger length.

Official Title
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Correlation of Length of Index Finger to Vertical Dimensions of Occlusion for Edentulous Patients and Assessment of Patient Satisfaction - A Randomized Clinical Trial

Conditions
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Edentulous Jaw, Patient Satisfaction, Dental Prosthesis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Procedure: Finger lengths
* Procedure: Conventional method


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Completely edentulous patients Patients willing to participate in the study Male patients without a beard Exclusion Criteria: Partially dentate patients Patients having any maxillofacial or myofascial disorders Any history of orthognathic or orthodontic surgery Deformities or disfigurement of fingers Patients with neurological problems in the head and neck Any bony defects or visible sharp spicules Nose or chin deformity TMJ disorders (intracapsular/extracapsular) Heavy bulky chin area (double chin)

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 30 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Finger Lengths<br>Vernier caliper was used to determine the length of Index Finger to record Vertical Dimensions of Occlusion | Procedure: Finger lengths<br>* Vernier caliper was used to measure finger length<br>|
| Active Comparator: Conventional method<br>Willis gauge was used to determine the Length from Base of the nose to Base of the chin to record Vertical Dimensions of Occlusion | Procedure: Conventional method<br>* Gillis gauge was used to measure occlusal vertical dimension<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Satisfaction with Complete Dentures | Satisfaction with Complete Dentures after assessment of occlusal vertical dimension with Length of Index Finger | 6 Months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Occlusal vertical dimension, edentulous patients,