Stomatology ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (4): 250-254.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2024.04.003

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Radiological measurement and analysis of mesiodistal space at mandibular incisor positions

ZHAI Jiabin1,WU Wenli2,3,4,SHEN Ming2,3,4,CHEN Yingying2,3,4()   

  1. Department of General Emergency,Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing University,Nanjing 210008, China
  • Received:2023-12-06 Online:2024-04-28 Published:2024-04-25

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the mesiodistal space in the area of multi-consecutive mandibular incisors,using CBCT image data, in order to provide a theoretical basis for the restoration of missing mandibular incisors and dental implant surgery. Methods CBCT imaging data of 500 patients were selected. The mesiodistal space in the area of multi-consecutive mandibular incisors were measured and statistically analyzed, and the feasibility of different implant placement strategies was evaluated. Results The mesiodistal space between two mandibular central incisors was (10.72±1.10)mm, and the mesiodistal space between mandibular central and lateral incisors were (11.33±1.00)mm and (11.45±0.98)mm on the left and right sides, respectively. The mesiodistal space between three consecutive mandibular incisors were (15.69±1.25)mm and (15.79±1.26)mm on the left and right sides, respectively. The mesiodistal space between four consecutive mandibular incisors was (20.76±1.48)mm. There was a gender difference in the mesiodistal space between mandibular incisor positions, with males having slightly larger space than females. Conclusion The mesiodistal space between mandibular incisors is narrow. When two consecutive incisors are missing, only a few patients are available for two narrow diameter implants, while others have to choose cantilever restoration. When more than two mandibular incisors are missing, most patients are available for two narrow diameter implants, restoring with implant-supported fix partial bridges.

Key words: mandibular incisor, mesiodistal space, dental implant, CBCT

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