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Correlation of Age and Gender with Anatomical Variations in Completely Edentulous Patients and Their Clinical
G Britina1, Vaishnavi Rajaraman2, Bharani Kumar Bhattu3
1Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Aim:
To evaluate the prevalence of anatomical variations in completely edentulous patients concerning incisive papilla prominence, labial frenum attachment, and ridge relation and their correlation with age and gender.
Materials And Methods:
A retrospective study was conducted using data from 8,600 patients from June 2022 to March 2025 were screened, and 512 complete denture patients with photographic evidence were analyzed. Incisive papilla was categorized as prominent or nonprominent. Labial frenum attachment was classified as class I, II, or III. Ridge relation was assessed as class I, II, or III. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS (version 23.0) to assess correlations between anatomical features, age, and gender.
Results:
The mean age of the study population was 64.5 ± 10.2 years, with 282 (55%) males and 230 (45%) females among the 512 completely edentulous patients. A significant correlation was found with age (p < 0.001), showing that incisive papilla flattens with age. Class II was most prevalent in 261 (51%) patients, followed by class I in 169 (33%) and class III in 82 (16%). A significant association was found between labial frenum type and gender (p = 0.039). Class II ridge relation was most common in 266 (52%) patients, followed by class I in 154 (30%) and class III in 92 (18%). A significant correlation was observed between ridge relation and gender, with class I more prevalent in the 61-70 age-group.
Conclusion:
In the present study, incisive papilla prominence decreases with age, and class II ridge relation and labial frenum attachment are the most common.
Clinical Significance:
Understanding the correlation between age, gender, and anatomical variations in completely edentulous patients helps clinicians anticipate potential challenges during prosthodontic rehabilitation. Knowledge of these variations, aids in better treatment planning, improving denture fit, stability, and patient satisfaction. How to cite this article: Britina G, Rajaraman V, Bhattu BK, et al. Correlation of Age and Gender with Anatomical Variations in Completely Edentulous Patients and Their Clinical Implications in Prosthodontic Treatment Planning: A Retrospective Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2025;26(9):854-859.
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