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Nasal width dimensions and anterior teeth in prosthodontics
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|July 1, 1986
Summary
This study found no link between nose width and canine tooth distance in Chinese adults, despite differences between sexes and compared to Caucasian populations. These findings impact complete denture tooth arrangement.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Anthropometry
- Oral health
Background:
- Complete denture fabrication relies on biometric data for artificial tooth placement.
- Previous research suggests ethnic variations in facial anthropometry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between interalar nose width and intercanine distance in Chinese adults.
- To assess potential sex-based differences in these facial measurements.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 118 Chinese subjects.
- Measurement of interalar nose width and intercanine distance.
- Statistical analysis to determine correlations.
Main Results:
- Men exhibited wider interalar nose width and slightly greater intercanine distance than women.
- These measurements were generally larger than those reported in Caucasian populations.
- No significant correlation was found between interalar nose width and intercanine distance.
Conclusions:
- Interalar nose width is not a reliable predictor for intercanine distance in complete denture tooth arrangement for Chinese individuals.
- Sex and ethnicity influence these facial dimensions, but the direct correlation for denture setup is absent.