Evaluation of Gubernaculum Dentis Characteristics in Impacted and Unerupted Permanent Teeth: A CBCT-Based Study

Zuhal Ovuz; Özlem Büşra Doğan

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Evaluation of Gubernaculum Dentis Characteristics in Impacted and Unerupted Permanent Teeth: A CBCT-Based Study

Yazarlar:

Zuhal Ovuz | Özlem Büşra Doğan

Yayıncı:

Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dentistry (Other)

Dergi:

Meandros Medical And Dental Journal Vol.26 Issue 3, pp.295-302

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358694

pISSN:

2149-9063

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Özet:

 Objective This study aims to characterize the imaging features of the gubernaculum dentis in impacted or unerupted permanent teeth. It also investigates whether these features differ between individuals with eruption-related pathologies and those without associated pathological conditions. Materials and Methods A case-control design was employed, comprising 110 individuals in the study group pathology-associated impactedunerupted teeth and 112 individuals in the control group impactedunerupted teeth without pathology. Categorical variables were analyzed using Pearsons Chi-Square test, which is appropriate for evaluating associations between categorical variables. In instances where multiple group comparisons were necessary, the Bonferroni-corrected Z-test was applied to adjust for the increased risk of Type I error due to multiple testing, thereby maintaining the overall statistical validity. Results A statistically significant association was observed between GD status absent, present, or enlarged and group classification pathology vs. control; p  0.001. Specifically, GD absence was more prevalent in the pathology group 53.6 compared to controls 26.1. No significant age-related differences were detected between genders p  0.307. Conclusion The findings demonstrate an inverse relationship between GD presence and pathological conditions associated with impacted or unerupted teeth. This suggests that GD absence or enlargement may serve as a radiographic marker for underlying odontogenic pathologies. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the mechanistic role of GD in eruption disturbances.

 Objective This study aims to characterize the imaging features of the gubernaculum dentis in impacted or unerupted permanent teeth. It also investigates whether these features differ between individuals with eruption-related pathologies and those without associated pathological conditions. Materials and Methods A case-control design was employed, comprising 110 individuals in the study group pathology-associated impactedunerupted teeth and 112 individuals in the control group impactedunerupted teeth without pathology. Categorical variables were analyzed using Pearsons Chi-Square test, which is appropriate for evaluating associations between categorical variables. In instances where multiple group comparisons were necessary, the Bonferroni-corrected Z-test was applied to adjust for the increased risk of Type I error due to multiple testing, thereby maintaining the overall statistical validity. Results A statistically significant association was observed between GD status absent, present, or enlarged and group classification pathology vs. control; p  0.001. Specifically, GD absence was more prevalent in the pathology group 53.6 compared to controls 26.1. No significant age-related differences were detected between genders p  0.307. Conclusion The findings demonstrate an inverse relationship between GD presence and pathological conditions associated with impacted or unerupted teeth. This suggests that GD absence or enlargement may serve as a radiographic marker for underlying odontogenic pathologies. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the mechanistic role of GD in eruption disturbances.

 Objective This study aims to characterize the imaging features of the gubernaculum dentis in impacted or unerupted permanent teeth. It also investigates whether these features differ between individuals with eruption-related pathologies and those without associated pathological conditions. Materials and Methods A case-control design was employed, comprising 110 individuals in the study group pathology-associated impactedunerupted teeth and 112 individuals in the control group impactedunerupted teeth without pathology. Categorical variables were analyzed using Pearsons Chi-Square test, which is appropriate for evaluating associations between categorical variables. In instances where multiple group comparisons were necessary, the Bonferroni-corrected Z-test was applied to adjust for the increased risk of Type I error due to multiple testing, thereby maintaining the overall statistical validity. Results A statistically significant association was observed between GD status absent, present, or enlarged and group classification pathology vs. control; p  0.001. Specifically, GD absence was more prevalent in the pathology group 53.6 compared to controls 26.1. No significant age-related differences were detected between genders p  0.307. Conclusion The findings demonstrate an inverse relationship between GD presence and pathological conditions associated with impacted or unerupted teeth. This suggests that GD absence or enlargement may serve as a radiographic marker for underlying odontogenic pathologies. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the mechanistic role of GD in eruption disturbances.

 Giriş Bu çalışmanın amacı, gömülü veya sürmemiş daimi dişlerde gubernaculum dentisin görüntüleme özelliklerini tanımlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca, bu özelliklerin sürme ile ilişkili patolojileri olan ve ilişkili patolojik durumları olmayan bireyler arasında farklılık gösterip göstermediğini araştırmaktadır. Materyal ve Metot Çalışma, vaka-kontrol tasarımı ile gerçekleştirildi. Çalışma grubunu patoloji ile ilişkili gömülüsürmemiş dişlere sahip 110 birey, kontrol grubunu ise patolojiye bağlı olmadan gömülüsürmemiş dişlere sahip 112 birey oluşturdu. Kategorik değişkenler, kategorik değişkenler arasındaki ilişkileri değerlendirmek için uygun olan Pearson Ki-Kare testi ile analiz edilmiştir. Birden fazla grup karşılaştırmasının gerekli olduğu durumlarda, çoklu testlerin neden olabileceği Tip I hata riskini azaltmak ve genel istatistiksel geçerliliği korumak amacıyla Bonferroni düzeltmeli Z testi uygulanmıştır. Bulgular GD durumu yok, mevcut veya genişlemiş ile grup sınıflandırması patoloji vs. kontrol arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki bulundu p  0.001. GDnin yokluğu, patoloji grubunda 53,6 kontrol grubuna 26,1 kıyasla daha yaygındı. Cinsiyetler arasında yaşa bağlı anlamlı bir fark gözlenmedi p  0.307. Sonuç Bulgular, GD varlığı ile gömülü veya sürmemiş dişlerle ilişkili patolojik durumlar arasında ters ilişki olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu durum, GD yokluğunun veya genişlemesinin, altta yatan odontojenik patolojiler için radyografik bir belirteç olarak kullanılabileceğini düşündürmektedir. GDnin erüpsiyon bozukluklarındaki mekanik rolünü açıklamak için daha ileri çalışmalara ihtiyaç vardır.

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Gubernaculum Dentis Characteristics in Impacted and Unerupted Permanent Teeth: A CBCT-Based Study

Yazarlar:

Zuhal Ovuz | Özlem Büşra Doğan

Yayıncı:

Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dentistry (Other)

Dergi:

Meandros Medical And Dental Journal Vol.26 Issue 3, pp.295-302

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358694

pISSN:

2149-9063

pathology

gubernaculum tract

impacted tooth

gubernaculum canalpatoloji

gubernakulum yolu

gömülü diş

gubernakulum kanal

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Zuhal Ovuz | Özlem Büşra Doğan

Yayıncı: Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Ana Başlıklar: Dentistry (Other)

Dergi: Meandros Medical And Dental Journal Vol.26 Issue 3, pp.295-302

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001358694

pISSN: 2149-9063

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Zuhal Ovuz | Özlem Büşra Doğan

Yayıncı:

Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dentistry (Other)

Dergi:

Meandros Medical And Dental Journal Vol.26 Issue 3, pp.295-302

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358694

pISSN:

2149-9063