Dimensional Correlation Between Tooth Measurements and Physical Height in Children

Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research

Status: Completed

Conditions: Relationship Between the Physical Height and the Clinical Crown Length in Children

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07187999

RCDSR/IEC/MDS/2023/D15

Details and patient eligibility

About

Correlation between height of a child and their teeth dimensions needs to be established for several reasons such as determination of growth of an individual (growth records), growth spurts and medicolegal issues. This study was performed to evaluate this relationship.

Full description

A total of 210 samples of deciduous dentition from children aged 3-6 years were collected. Impressions were taken using elastomeric material, and casts were created with Type IV die stone. A digital vernier caliper measured the clinical crown length, which was correlated with the child's physical height.

Statistical analysis revealed significant correlations between certain primary teeth and height in children. Based on the findings, mathematical equations were developed to predict physical height based on crown length.

Enrollment: 210 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 3 to 6 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age: 3-6 years old
• Fully erupted maxillary and mandibular right quadrant teeth.
• Healthy state of gingiva and periodontium.
• No crowding or malpositioned teeth.

Exclusion criteria

• Loss of tooth structure due to fracture, attrition, or dental caries may impact study results
• Children with congenital dental anomalies or systemic conditions affecting oral health
• Previous dental treatment or restoration
• Special needs or behavioral issues

Trial design

210 participants in 1 patient group

Children of 3-6 years age