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Original Article | Dentistry | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 275 - 278 | India
Relationship of Anthropometric Measurements of Interpupillary Distance and Length of Ear with Vertical Dimension of Dental Occlusion - An Anthropometric Study
Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study is to find out the relationship of anthropometric measurements of interpupillary distance and length of ear with Vertical dimension of dental occlusion, so as to use this correlation to determine vertical dimension of dental occlusion in edentulous patients. Materials and methods: The study is conducted on 210 dentate subjects (105 males and 105 females) who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Anthropometric measurements of VDO, length of ear, interpupillary distance is recorded using a digital vernier calliper. Relationship between VDO, length of ear and interpupillary distance is studied using Pearson's correlation test. Results: a) Statistical analysis in male and female subjects showed that VDO is significantly different with the length of ear, and interpupillary distance. b) Pearson correlation test showed VDO in males has strong coefficient correlation with the length of the ear, r = 0.341(moderate positive correlation) In females VDO has strong correlation with interpupillary distance, r = 0.426(moderate positive correlation). Conclusion: This study clearly showed that the length of ear in males and the interpupillary distance in females can be used as a measurement to determine VDO in edentulous patients. The mentioned regression model can also be used to determine VDO in edentulous patients with the help of length of ear, interpupillary distance. Clinical significance: The landmarks used in the present study can be used more reliably since the dimensions of these will not change for the rest of the life of the individual, unless traumatized or pathologically involved. Parameters are easily accessible to the clinician and are static so that the time taken for estimating the exact VDO could be significantly reduced.
Keywords: Anthropometry, Ear length, Vertical dimension dental of occlusion, interpupillary distance
How to Cite?: Dr. Yogeshwari Bhise, Dr. Bhushan Bangar, Dr. Shital Wagh, Dr. Monika Bageshwar, Dr. Mayur Tupate, Dr. Amruta Karkanale, "Relationship of Anthropometric Measurements of Interpupillary Distance and Length of Ear with Vertical Dimension of Dental Occlusion - An Anthropometric Study", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 275-278, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26331104805, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26331104805