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Periodontal parameters in different dentofacial vertical patterns
Ibrahim Ahmad Alzoubi1, Ibraheem A Al-Zo'ubi, Mohammad M Hammad
1Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
The Angle Orthodontist
|October 25, 2008
Summary
Facial types did not influence periodontal health in Jordanian dental students. However, canine guidance dynamic occlusion was absent in individuals with long face heights.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Orthodontics
- Anthropology
Background:
- Dentofacial vertical patterns can influence oral health.
- Understanding these relationships is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate periodontal parameters across different facial types in a Jordanian population.
- To investigate occlusal factors in relation to facial morphology.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 45 dental students (20-26 years) categorized into short, average, and long face height groups.
- Assessment of plaque index, gingival index, gingival thickness, and keratinized and attached gingiva width.
- Evaluation of occlusal factors, including dynamic occlusion and premature contacts, with statistical analysis using t-test, chi-square, and ANOVA.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were observed in periodontal parameters (plaque index, gingival index, gingival attachment, keratinized and attached gingiva width, gingival thickness) among the three facial type groups.
- A notable finding was the absence of canine guidance dynamic occlusion in all subjects within the long face group.
Conclusions:
- Periodontal parameters are not significantly affected by different dentofacial vertical patterns.
- Canine guidance dynamic occlusion shows a significant difference related to facial vertical patterns.
