A new formula to predict mesiodistal width of maxillary canines: A digital model study

Abstract

AimThe prime aim of the study was to generate a new formula to predict mesiodistal width of maxillary canines. Materials and methodsThe selected sample consisted of 128 subjects with the ages ranged from 18 to 24 years. A total of 1024 variables were measured. Dental models of each subject for maxillary and mandibular arches were scanned via digital stereomicroscope for the fabrication of the digital models the mesiodistal and buccolingual width of maxillary and mandibular canines were carried out via digital models. ResultsHighly positive correlation was found between mesio-distal width of maxillary and mandibular canines with an establishment of valid clinical prediction of mesio-distal width of maxillary permanent canines depending on their corresponding mandibular canines in each gender. The new formula was developed for the prediction of mesiodistal width of maxillary canine (MDMaxC) from the mesio distal mandibular canine width (MDMCW) as Y=3.060+0.696×(MDMCW), Y=3.867+0.589×(MDMCW), Y=3.517+0.607×(MDMCW). The new formula was developed for prediction of MDMaxC from BLMCW as Y=6.015+0.281×(BLMCW), Y=6.569+0.213×(BLMCW), Y=6.250+0.229×(BLMCW). ConclusionsThese formulas will be helpful for the clinical treatment planning in orthodontic, prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry.