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

NCT ID: NCT05153213

Last Updated: 2021-12-10

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

71 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-03-01

Study Completion Date

2020-03-01

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.

Conditions

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Patient Satisfaction Dental Prosthesis Edentulous Jaw

Keywords

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Occlusal vertical dimension, edentulous patients,

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Finger Lengths

Vernier caliper was used to determine the length of Index Finger to record Vertical Dimensions of Occlusion

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Finger lengths

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Vernier caliper was used to measure finger length

Conventional method

Willis gauge was used to determine the Length from Base of the nose to Base of the chin to record Vertical Dimensions of Occlusion

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Conventional method

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Gillis gauge was used to measure occlusal vertical dimension

Interventions

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Finger lengths

Vernier caliper was used to measure finger length

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Conventional method

Gillis gauge was used to measure occlusal vertical dimension

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

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)
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Dow University of Health Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Shujah Adil Khan

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Shujah A Khan, BDS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Dow University of Health Sciences

Locations

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Dow University of Health Sciences

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

References

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Alhajj MN, Khalifa N, Abduo J, Amran AG, Ismail IA. Determination of occlusal vertical dimension for complete dentures patients: an updated review. J Oral Rehabil. 2017 Nov;44(11):896-907. doi: 10.1111/joor.12522. Epub 2017 Jun 10.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28600914 (View on PubMed)

Khan SA, Raza Kazmi SM, Ahmed S, Hani U, Choudhry Z, Sukkurwala A. Correlation of index finger length to vertical dimensions of occlusion for edentulous patients and their satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep. 2023 May 7;13(1):7414. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-33722-x.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37150797 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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SAKhanDowUHS

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id