Assessment of Alveolar Ridge Defects based on Sibert’s Classification - A Retrospective Study

Authors

  • Anubhav Das1 , Revathi Duraisamy2 , Ravindra Kumar Jain3

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12461

Keywords:

edentulous, sibert’s classification,alveolar ridge,esthetics

Abstract

Alveolar ridge defect may occur due to injury,trauma,normal healing after extraction, denture wear and
periodontitis. Based on sibert’s classification, it can be classified into three classes: class I (buccolingual loss
of tissue), class II (apico coronal loss of tissue) and class III (both loss of tissue). It is important to close the
ridge defect by replacing the tooth loss and to achieve good esthetic, phonetic and mastication. The aim of
this study was to assess the prevalence of alveolar ridge defects using seibert’s classification among partially
edentulous patients.This study was conducted in a university setting among the outpatient population of a
dental college.We reviewed patients records and analysed the data of 86000 patients between June 2019 and
March 2020. 32,837 patients data were included from 86000 patients and were assessed and the data was
tabulated in excel and later was imported to SPSS software by IBM and descriptive statistics were done
and results were analysed graphically. The statistical analysis were performed using chi-square test.Based
on the results, 50.5% males,51.4% females and 40% transgender have class I alveolar ridge defects; 0.7%
male,0.8% females and 0% transgender have class II alveolar ridge defects;1.3 % males,1.4% females and
0% transgenders have class III alveolar ridge defects; 47.5% males, 46.4% females and 60% transgender
have normal edentulous ridge.To conclude, the Sibert’s classification helps in suggesting a proper treatment
plan for the patient to ensure that the treatment outcomes turn out to be successful.

Author Biography

  • Anubhav Das1 , Revathi Duraisamy2 , Ravindra Kumar Jain3

    1Research Associate, Dental Research Cell, 2
    Senior Lecturer, Department. of Prosthodontics, 3
    Associate Professor,
    Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical
    Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai

Downloads

Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Assessment of Alveolar Ridge Defects based on Sibert’s Classification - A Retrospective Study. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 5357-5363. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12461