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    Validación de la distancia entre el cénit del margen gingival del canino superior y el cénit del margen gingival del canino inferior ipsilateral como método para determinar la dimensión vertical oclusal en estudiantes de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Cuenca durante el periodo septiembre 2024 - agosto 2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-09-18) Portocarrero Miranda, Mariam Gabriela; Malla Bernal, Kelly Tatiana; Abad Coronel, Cristian Gustavo
    Background: The occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) is a fundamental parameter in the diagnosis and treatment planning for prosthetic restorations. The scientific literature presents several methods for determining this dimension; however, there is no consensus on a universally accepted procedure. Factors such as differences in biotypes and phenotypic characteristics of patients in certain populations may influence variations in the measurements obtained. Objective: Determine the validity of the distance between the zenith of the gingival margin of the upper canine and the zenith of the gingival margin of the ipsilateral lower canine as a method to establish the occlusal vertical dimension in individuals belonging to a particular population. Methods: A total of 210 students with healthy and complete dentition belonging to an Ecuadorian population were evaluated. The DVO was recorded by measuring the distance from the zenith of the gingival margin of the upper canine to the zenith of the gingival margin of the ipsilateral lower canine. Results: The total mean of the biometric measurements yielded a value of 16.8 mm, and the variations between the left and right sides of the same patient were, on average, less than 1 mm, slightly lower than reported, both measurements being clinically non-significant. The mean of the dimension evaluated was slightly higher for men (1.15 mm) in relation to women. Conclusion: The method used in this study could be recommended as a valid reference to determine and evaluate the DVO in patients with normal occlusion to diagnose and plan future comprehensive restorative treatments.