N Mohamed Farith, Sadhana Kalyani Ramkumar, Nandini Vidyashree V
Prosthodontics, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Dec 12;16(12):e75602. doi: 10.7759/cureus.75602. eCollection 2024 Dec.
Background and objective Alveolar ridge defects in partially edentulous patients present significant challenges in prosthodontic treatment planning. Seibert's classification system provides a structured approach to categorizing these defects based on the buccolingual and apico-coronal dimensions of the ridge. Accurate classification is crucial for determining appropriate treatment strategies for implant placement, fixed prosthesis, or tissue augmentation. Hence, this study aimed to assess and classify tissue defects in partially edentulous ridges based on Seibert's classification Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to measure and classify alveolar ridge defects in partially edentulous patients by using Seibert's classification system. Patients aged 18 years and above with partially edentulous ridges requiring prosthodontic treatment were considered for inclusion. Individuals with systemic conditions affecting healing, completely edentulous patients, and those with active periodontal infections were excluded. Impressions of dental arches were obtained, and the alveolar ridge dimensions were measured using digital calipers. Results The study included 122 participants, with a slight male predominance (n=65, 53.3%). The classification of alveolar ridge defects revealed that 71 (58.2%) were Class III, 33 (27.0%) were Class I, and 18 (14.8%) were Class II. A chi-square analysis indicated no significant association between sex and the classification of alveolar ridge defects (p=0.410). Conclusions The prevalence of Class III alveolar ridge defects highlights the need for tailored treatment approaches in prosthetic rehabilitation. While gender differences were observed, they did not significantly influence defect classification. Future research should investigate additional demographic factors to enhance understanding and improve treatment strategies.
部分牙列缺损患者的牙槽嵴缺损在义齿修复治疗计划中带来了重大挑战。Seibert分类系统提供了一种基于牙槽嵴颊舌向和根尖-冠方维度对这些缺损进行分类的结构化方法。准确分类对于确定种植体植入、固定义齿修复或组织增量的合适治疗策略至关重要。因此，本研究旨在基于Seibert分类评估和分类部分牙列缺损牙槽嵴的组织缺损。方法：进行一项横断面研究，使用Seibert分类系统对部分牙列缺损患者的牙槽嵴缺损进行测量和分类。纳入年龄在18岁及以上、需要义齿修复治疗的部分牙列缺损患者。排除有影响愈合的全身疾病患者、全口无牙患者以及有活动性牙周感染的患者。获取牙弓印模，使用数字卡尺测量牙槽嵴尺寸。结果：该研究纳入了122名参与者，男性略占优势（n = 65，53.3%）。牙槽嵴缺损的分类显示，71例（58.2%）为III类，33例（27.0%）为I类，18例（14.8%）为II类。卡方分析表明性别与牙槽嵴缺损分类之间无显著关联（p = 0.410）。结论：III类牙槽嵴缺损的患病率凸显了在义齿修复中采用个性化治疗方法的必要性。虽然观察到了性别差异，但它们对缺损分类没有显著影响。未来的研究应调查其他人口统计学因素，以增进理解并改善治疗策略。
