Relationship of incisive papilla to inter-canine line and anterior teeth in the population of Gujrat

Abstract Arrangement of artificial teeth play crucial role in esthetics of complete dentures. Incisive papilla is considered as stable landmark for artificial teeth arrangement. Horizontal distance from incisive papilla to maxillary central incisor vary depending upon ethnicity of population. So, this study was planned to measure horizontal distance between incisive papilla and maxillary central incisal edge as well as relationship of inter-canine line with incisive papilla. A total of 100 male and female volunteers were selected for the study. Maxillary arch impressions were made and casts fabricated. Photographs were taken using DSLR camera and analysed in ImageJ software. Horizontal distance from centre and posterior border of incisive papilla to maxillary incisal edge was measured and relationship of inter-canine line was determined. Student’s t test was used for statistical analysis. There was significant difference (p < 0.05) between male and female for all the measurements.