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A comparative study on the relationship between inter alar width, and inter commissural width on circumferential arc
Anjana Kurien1, K P Cherian2, Shirley Mhatre3
1Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, SNR College Road, Nava India, Coimbatore, 641 006 India ; 154, GV Residency, Sowripalayam, Coimbatore, 614 028 India.
Abstract:
This study was done to determine the relationship between interalar width and inter commissural width on circumferential arc width of maxillary anterior teeth in dentulous subjects between the age groups of 20-50 years. The study involved 300 subjects, in whom measurements were made from the distal aspect of each maxillary canine, across the facial surfaces of the six anterior teeth, using brass wire and a Vernier calliper. Interalar and inter commissural width were recorded after placing two points and measured with a Vernier calliper. Results were statistically analyzed using unpaired t test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Pearson's correlation coefficient test. This study confirmed the reliability of interalar width to determine the circumferential arc width which can be used as a reference in edentulous patients.
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