Tan WY, Ng JZL, Ajit Bapat R, Vijaykumar Chaubal T, Kishor Kanneppedy S. Evaluation of anatomic variations of mandibular lingual concavities from cone beam computed tomography scans in a Malaysian population.
J Prosthet Dent 2021;
125:766.e1-766.e8. [PMID:
33752904 DOI:
10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.02.018]
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Abstract
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Lingual plate perforation can be life-threatening when vital structures are damaged during implant placement. Knowledge of the anatomy of lingual concavities is imperative for safe implant surgery.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this clinical study was to determine the prevalence of type of posterior mandibular ridge morphology in a Malaysian population and to evaluate the buccolingual width of the alveolar ridge (Wb and Wc); alveolar ridge height (Vcb); and concavity angle, length, and depth for both left and right first and second molars in different age groups and sexes by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Bilateral posterior mandibular lingual concavities at the first and second molars were retrospectively studied in cross-sectional views of 150 CBCT scans (n=600 sites evaluated). The sample size was calculated at a power of 80%, confidence interval of 95%, and margin of error of .05. The buccolingual width from the base and crest of the ridge and the ridge height were measured to determine the type of ridge. For the U-shaped ridge, the concavity angle, length, and depth were assessed. The independent t test was used to compare mean values of CBCT measurements between sexes and tooth type, while the ANOVA and Pearson chi-squared test were used to determine the correlations with age groups and types of ridge morphology, respectively. To compare the left and right readings for first and second molars in the same patient, the paired t test was performed (α=.05 for all tests).
RESULTS
The Pearson correlation showed a strong agreement between the 2 examiners with an interobserver reliability of 87.3%. Significant difference was noted in all dimensional measurements when comparing right and left first and second molars (P<.001). The degree of concavity was significantly different (P<.05), except for the depth of the concavity at the left molars (P=.075). The type C ridge (51.7%) was the most prevalent ridge among a Malaysian population. Only dimensional measurements were significantly different when compared among age groups (P<.05). Ridge width and height were significantly greater in men (P<.05). Men exhibited greater concavity depth than women in the left second molar region (P=.03).
CONCLUSIONS
Lingual concavity was found in the mandible in 32.8% of a Malaysian population. Significant differences were found in dimensional measurements and degree of concavity between left and right first and second molars, with deeper concavity depth found in second molars. Significant age and sex-related variations were found in the dimensional measurements of the mandible between left and right sides with no significant difference in degree of concavity.
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