Co-Incidence of Centric Relation and Maximum Intercuspation in Relation to Canine Guided, Group Guided Occlusion and Gender

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the coincidence of centric relation (CR) and maximum intercuspation position (MIP) in relation to canine guided, group guided occlusion and gender.

Study Design: Cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Dow Dental College and Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences (dental section) for Girl, Karachi in November 2019 till February 2020.

Materials and Methods: Ninety-three subjects were selected according to the selection criteria by purposive sampling technique. Visual observation with articulating paper and subjective perception were the means to detect centric relation (CR) and maximum intercuspation position (MIP) coincidence in relation to canine guided, group guided occlusion and gender. Data was analysed by software SPSS 16. Pearson chi square was used to figure out the association of coincidence of centric relation and maximum intercuspation in relation to canine guided, group guided occlusion and gender.

Results: Group guided occlusion was more prevalent. Centric relation not coinciding with maximum intercuspation was also higher. However, no statistically significant association was found between centric relation and maximum intercuspation coincidence with canine guided, group guided occlusion and gender (p>0.05)

Conclusion: Coincidence of centric relation and maximum intercuspation is independent of canine guided, group guided occlusion and gender