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This is an Observational Type of Study for evaluation of Gingival and Gingival Zenith Angles in Maxillary Anterior Teeth.

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Periodontally and systemically healthy patients.
Registration Number
CTRI/2018/01/011339
Lead Sponsor
Dr Abhay Kolte
Brief Summary

This study was conducted to evaluate  gingival and gingival zenith angles in maxillary anterior teeth.

A total of 120 subjects with age range of 20-60 years including both male and female visiting the Department of Periodontics at VSPM Dental College and Research Centre Nagpur were recruited. Study was divided into 2 groups **Group I**  Comprised of periodontally and systemically healthy patients.  30 males and 30 females within an age range of 21-40 years. **Group II**  Comprised of periodontally and systemically healthy patients. 30 males and 30 females within an age range of 41-60 years.

A brief description of entire procedure was given to every patient before starting procedure. Written informed consent was taken from the patients who wished to enroll in the study.

For all subjects following periodontal parameters were recorded:

1.      Plaque index (Silness and Loe 1964)

2.      Gingival index (Loe and Silness 1963)

After clinical examination, alginate impression of the maxillary and mandibular jaws were taken in stock metal tray and poured in dental stone, according to the manufacturer’s instructions to obtain the study model of the patient. On the study model impression following parameters were measured

1.      Gingival angle

Gingival zenith angle

Results- The results of the present studyshowed that difference between gingival angle and gingival zenith angle ingroup I and group II as well as for males and females were highlysignificant.The mean values of gingival angle of group I for central incisor ,lateral incisor and canine were 93.17 ± 4.37, 91.09 ±4.59 and 88.92 ± 4.85 respectively and for group II were 91.73 ± 4.29, 89.90 ±4.24 and 88.16 ± 4.24 respectively for males. The mean values ofgingival angle of group I for central incisor , lateral incisor and canine were85.06 ± 5.15, 83.15 ± 4.96, 81.26 ± 4.96 respectivelyand for group II were 84.42 ± 5.74, 82.58 ± 5.42 and 80.77 ± 5.28 respectivelyfor females.The mean values of gingival zenith angle of group I and group IIwere 155.53 ± 3.34, 155.89 ± 2.54 for 1st quadrant and 156.41 ± 3.01, 156.46 ±2.65 respectively for males. The mean values of gingival zenith angle of groupI and group II were 147.76 ± 2.68, 146.93 ± 3.08 for 1st quadrant and 148.64 ±2.91,147.87 ± 2.98 respectively for females.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1.Patients who are willing to participate and sign the informed consent for this clinical trial.
  • 2.Healthy gingiva with a plaque and gingival index score of 0–1 (Loe & Silness 1963) 3.Patients with fully erupted well-aligned maxillary central incisors lateral incisors and canines.
Exclusion Criteria
  • 1.Patients diagnosed with destructive periodontal disease.
  • 2.A history of surgery in the anterior maxillary area or open contact or crowding observed visually without aid.
  • 3.Pregnancy or a history of taking medications known to increase the risk of gingival hyperplasia.
  • 4.Evidence of caries either on the inter proximal surface or at cemento-enamel junction.
  • 5.Presence of an artificial crown proximal cervical restorations or abrasions on the central incisors lateral incisors and canines.
  • 6.Evidence of incomplete passive eruption.
  • 7.Orthodontically treated areas.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To assess the gingival angle in males and females of different age groups in maxillary central incisor lateral incisor and canine on both right and left side.6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To find the gingival zenith angle6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dept of Periodontics and Implantology

🇮🇳

Nagpur, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dept of Periodontics and Implantology
🇮🇳Nagpur, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dr Abhay Kolte
Principal investigator
9011071467
drabhaypkolte@gmail.com

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