1,2,3,4,5,6Department of Prosthodontics, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
Accurate determination of vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) is essential for functional, esthetic, and biomechanical success in prosthetic rehabilitation. Conventional clinical methods often depend on operator skill, while imaging methods aim to provide more objective and reproducible measurements. This study compared the accuracy and reliability of Vernier caliper measurements, cephalometric analysis, and intermental foramen distance (IMFD) on panoramic radiographs for VDO determination in a Central Chhattisgarh population. In a cross-sectional study, 160 dentate adults aged 25–40 years were enrolled. VDO was measured clinically with a calibrated caliper, via lateral cephalograms, and panoramic radiographs (IMFD). Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation, Bland–Altman plots, and regression models. Mean VDO was 62.86 ± 5.68 mm. Cephalometric and panoramic IMFD analyses are reliable alternatives to caliper measurement for VDO. Cephalometry offers slightly greater accuracy, but panoramic IMFD is practical where cephalograms are less accessible.
Keywords: Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO), Cephalometric Analysis, Panoramic Radiography, Intermental Foramen Distance (IMFD)
How to cite this article: Jaman B, Singh S, Sharma S, Singh S, Kumar A, Gill A. Comparative Analysis of Conventional, Cephalometric, and Radiographic Methods for Determination of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion: A Cross-Sectional Study in Central Chhattisgarh Population. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(8s): 977-979; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.8s.109
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