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Assessment of the intercanine gingival zenith (or CEJ) distance as a method for determining occlusal vertical dimension (OVD): a cross-sectional observational study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the validity of the distance between the gingival zenith of the maxillary canine and the gingival zenith of the ipsilateral mandibular canine as a clinical method for determining occlusal vertical dimension in fully dentate individuals with skeletal Class I occlusion. RESULTS: A cross-sectional clinical evaluation was conducted on 210 adult dental students with complete dentition, healthy periodontium, and bilateral molar Class I relationship. The mean intercanine distance was 16.7 mm on the right side and 16.9 mm on the left side, demonstrating strong bilateral symmetry (correlation coefficient = 0.859; p < 0.001). Male participants had significantly higher measurements than females, with mean differences of approximately 1.15 mm, while no significant differences were observed across age groups. The overall mean value of 16.8 mm supports the clinical validity of this biometric measurement as a stable and accessible anatomical reference for determining occlusal vertical dimension in similar populations.

Source: BMC Research Notes

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-025-07571-y

Authors: Cristian Abad-Coronel, Mariam Portocarrero Miranda, Kelly Malla Bernal

Institution: University of Cuenca

Language: English

Topic: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Subfield: Orthodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,690