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Estimation of vestibular depth: An observational cross-sectional study
Tanya Nandkeoliar1, Ashish Kumar1, Sachidananda Chungkham1
1Department of Periodontics, Dental College, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, India.
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
|June 22, 2023
Summary
This study establishes normal ranges for vestibular depth (VD) in the maxilla and mandible across different age groups and periodontal health statuses. Findings provide crucial data for defining typical vestibular depth measurements.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Oral Anatomy
- Dental Morphology
Background:
- Vestibular depth (VD) exhibits significant individual and topographical variation.
- Establishing a normal range for vestibular depth across oral areas is currently lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the average vestibular depth (VD) around maxillary and mandibular teeth.
- To identify ranges indicative of normal VD in periodontally healthy individuals and those with gingival recession (GR).
Main Methods:
- Participants were categorized into four age groups (6-50+ years) and two subgroups: periodontally healthy (A) and with gingival recession (B).
- Vestibular depth was measured from the gingival margin (GM) and incisal edge (IE) in both maxilla and mandible.
Main Results:
- In periodontally healthy individuals (subgroup A), VD from GM increased with age, ranging from 9.2 mm (maxilla) and 7.01 mm (mandible) in younger groups to 12.06 mm (maxilla) and 10.08 mm (mandible) in older groups.
- In individuals with gingival recession (subgroup B), VD from GM varied, with the least depth observed in the 30-50 years group and the greatest in the >50 years group.
Conclusions:
- This research provides normative ranges for vestibular depth in various oral locations.
- The findings contribute to establishing a standard definition of normal vestibular depth for clinical and research applications.
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