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The diagnosis and determination of
vertical dimension
Authors :
- Watcharasak Tumrasvin D.D.S., Ph.D.
- Sudarat Nubdee D.D.S., Grad.Dip.Sc. (Prosthodontics), M.Sc. (Prosthodontics), Thai Board of Prosthodontics Dentistry
Abstract :
The diagnosis and determination of the vertical dimension are regarded as particularly important
steps in prosthodontics treatment both in esthetic and function aspects for dentulous patient who
may have a reduced vertical dimension due to excessive wear or loss of the posterior teeth and
complete edentulous patient. Failure to diagnose and determine vertical dimension caused pathologic
sequence in teeth, periodontium and masticatory system. This article reviews many concepts for
altering of the vertical dimension and determination techniques of vertical dimension, which can be
used for diagnosis and establishment of new vertical dimension for reduced vertical dimension patient.
(CU Dent J. 2015;38:165-176)
Keywords :
closest speaking space, freeway space, tooth wear, vertical dimension
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