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Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 9/2022

Open Access 02-09-2022 | Original Article

Correlations of palatal surface area with anthropometric dimensions of the head and face

Authors: Z. Assy, D. H. J. Jager, H. S. Brand, F. J. Bikker

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 9/2022

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Abstract

Purpose

Saliva distribution over the palatal surface plays an important role in the perception of dry mouth. It is envisaged that non-invasive estimation of the palatal surface area by anthropometric measurements of the head and face can be useful in the assessment of oral dryness. For this purpose, the relationship between the palatal surface area and anthropometric measurements of the head and face was investigated.

Methods

The palatal surface was measured in 51 healthy volunteers using an intra-oral scanner. The distances between anthropometric landmarks of the head and face were determined using an anatomical sliding caliper. Correlations between the palatal surface area and the anthropometric landmarks were investigated.

Results

The median palatal surface area for the total study population was found to be 2120.6 mm2. Virtually, all anthropometric measurements showed significant differences between females and males. Various head and face measurements had a significant correlation with the palatal surface area. However, these correlations disappeared when the participants were stratified based on their sex, with the exception of mandibular length and palatal width in females.

Conclusion

The surface area of the palate correlates with nearly all anthropometric measurements of the head and face included in this study. Yet, the clinical applicability seems limited to females.
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Metadata
Title
Correlations of palatal surface area with anthropometric dimensions of the head and face
Authors
Z. Assy
D. H. J. Jager
H. S. Brand
F. J. Bikker
Publication date
02-09-2022
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 9/2022
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-022-03008-4

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