vertical dimension of occlusion

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) following tooth loss may or may not be prevalent, but the risk of developing these disorders is always there due to changes in occlusion and vertical dimension, leading to changes in the disc-fossa relationship. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder in partially versus completely edentulous patients. An elaborated literature search was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, and Google Scholar databases including all articles about varied effects of partial and complete edentulism on the TMJ published from January 1, 2000, to January 1, 2022...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess and compare the vertical/horizontal dimensions and occlusal accuracy of non-working/opposing casts obtained from three different impression materials and 3D print cast. MATERIAL AND METHODS Dentulous Master models simulating a case of a fixed dental prosthesis were mounted on an articulator (control group). Opposing mandibular casts obtained from three different impression materialsand 3-dimensional print constituted test groups , ,and , respectively. Three points, anterior vertical (AV), posterior vertical (PV), and anteroposterior (AP) were compared for dimensional accuracy among casts...

The reformation of teeth with severe wear is a real challenge for clinicians. Through a clinical case study, this case illustrates a minimally invasive approach using the Dahl technique and bonded restorations for the treatment of a worn dentition with a loss of vertical dimension of occlusion and restoring ideal aesthetics.

PURPOSE: The objective of the study was to determine the values of 15 craniofacial linear distances in the Serbian ethnic group and the correlations between them that are predictive or can serve as proxy for OVD using and compare two methods of face-anthropometric and digital 2D face-photogrammetric measurement. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 90 adults were selected. Facial distance as a tool to measure the OVD was Sn-Gn - distance between septum of the nose (Sn) and tip of the chin (Gn)...

There is a constantly growing prevalence of tooth wear in dentistry. The present case report describes a rehabilitation through ceramic restorations of a severely worn dentition based on a conservative intervention, adequate restorative material selection, and adhesive bonding strategies. A 36-year-old patient with a mainly esthetic complaint presented with signs of tooth wear caused by erosion and attrition. Preparations were performed guided by the diagnostic planning. The full-mouth rehabilitation, combined with the correction of the vertical dimension of occlusion, was split into quadrants, and lithium disilicate partial restorations were fabricated...

BACKGROUND: A posterior tooth's occlusal surfaces and the proximal surface can be restored by using an inlay, which is an intra-crown cast reconstruction without affecting the cusps of the tooth. When an inlay is prepared using an indirect approach, issues with traditional filling approaches, including poor morphology of the occlusal aspect or proximal aspect, inadequate resistance to wear, or subpar mechanical qualities of the directly inserted filler substance, are overcome. AIM: The current study was conducted in order to compare and assess the resistance to fracture of dental materials used in the preparation of inlay restorations indirectly, like composite restorations prepared by laboratories indirectly, inlays formed indirectly of monolithic translucent ceramic derived from zirconia, and inlays formed indirectly of traditional monolithic ceramic derived from zirconia...

BACKGROUND: An essential factor in the clinical acceptability of all ceramic restorations is the degree of tooth enamel wear. Wear of human enamel has been shown to produce traumatic occlusion, loss of vertical dimension, supra eruption of opposing teeth, periodontal disintegration, and temporomandibular dysfunction. To assess and compare enamel wear against two different ceramics (IPS Empress and Zirconia) and against three different ceramic surface treatments (autoglazed, overglazed, and polished)...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Techniques for determining occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) have limitations, including the lack of reproducibility or invasiveness. Recently, a craniometry-based predictive model comparing OVD with eye-ear distance (EED) was developed in Chile. However, this study included a specific population and excluded patients with a history of orthodontics. For verification, studies on other populations are required. PURPOSE: The purpose of this clinical study was to follow the previously described protocol to obtain an equation for determining OVD in a French cohort (mostly White with an orthodontic history)...

PURPOSE: Anterior tooth selection is one of the most challenging parts in determining tooth dimensions and critical to the aesthetic aspect of the complete denture treatment. However, the methods for anterior tooth size selection using facial measurements are still controversial. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dental measurements and facial measurements, and to establish the anterior tooth size prediction equation using facial dimensions in the Thai population for the complete denture treatment...

BACKGROUND: Free fibula is the workhorse flap for mandibular reconstruction and is increasingly being used in pediatric patients. However, craniomaxillofacial growth and development involve interdependent processes, and it remains unknown whether mandibular reconstruction with free fibula allows symmetric growth of the midface. PURPOSE: The study evaluated midfacial symmetry after pediatric mandibular defect reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN, SETTING, SAMPLE: This retrospective cohort study included pediatric patients aged ≤14 years who underwent mandibular reconstruction with free fibula flap...

PURPOSE: The objective of the study was to determine the values of 15 craniofacial linear distances in the Serbian ethnic group and the correlations between them that are predictive or can serve as proxy for OVD using and compare two methods of face-anthropometric and digital 2D face-photogrammetric measurement. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 90 adults were selected. Facial distance as a tool to measure the OVD was Sn-Gn - distance between septum of the nose (Sn) and tip of the chin (Gn)...

Patients with tooth wear are commonly encountered in general dental practice. When indicated, restorative rehabilitation is often accompanied by a request from the patient for an aesthetic, tooth-coloured outcome. This article seeks to provide an evidence-based approach, focussing on the longevity of the materials which can be used for the restorative treatment of tooth wear, as well as their modes of failure and observed performance.

BACKGROUND: Anterior segmental Bi-jaw orthognathic surgery is indicated primarily for the correction of dentoalveolar protrusion. They are also indicated for correcting apertognathia, closing interproximal spaces between segments and can be incorporated with other osteotomies to obtain better results. AIM: The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the soft- and hard-tissue changes in patients who underwent combined anterior segmental bi-jaw orthognathic surgery...

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the skeletal and dental effects of serial extraction with and without expansion on severe crowding. DATA SOURCE AND STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective controlled study using lateral cephalograms of 78 children of age 8.5 + /- 1.4 years. STUDY DESIGN: The study sample involved 52 orthodontic patients treated for severe crowding and 26 age matched controls who did not undergo orthodontic treatment. The treated cases were sorted into serial extraction (EX) only group and serial extraction and expansion (EX-EXP) group...

INTRODUCTION: This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare the change in upper airway and craniocervical posture after orthodontic treatment between adolescent and adult patients with Class II high-angle malocclusion. METHODS: A total of 12 adolescent (mean ± standard deviation age = 13.0 ± 2.0 years) and 12 adult patients with Class II high-angle malocclusion (mean ± standard deviation age = 23...

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to clinically evaluate and compare the mean bite force changes at maximum intercuspal position, along with parental satisfaction following full crown restoration using stainless steel crown/zirconia crown on primary molar teeth using digital occlusal analysis system T-Scan III (Tekscan Corp, Boston, Mass., USA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-six primary molars of children aged 6-9 years with pulpal involvement were selected for the study...

INTRODUCTION: Currently, there is little clinical evidence to support the medium- and long-term survival and clinical performance of ultraconservative approaches using adhesive restorations in full-mouth restorations. The aim of this case series study was to evaluate the medium-term clinical performance of anterior and posterior adhesive restorations applied with direct and indirect techniques using resin composites and glass-ceramic-based materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The inclusion criteria were an esthetic problem as the main reason for consultation and severe generalized wear of grade 2 to 4 according to the Tooth Wear Evaluation System (TWES 2...

OBJECTIVE: Resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) cemented at an increased occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) (the Dahl concept) to create space for a metal retainer remains controversial because of the lack of reported clinical studies. This study analyzed the demographic (age and sex) and clinical factors (location and arch of prosthesis) affecting the patients' perception of RBFDPs cemented at an increased OVD. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-eight participants treated with cantilevered RBFDP at an increased OVD were prospectively recruited...

BACKGROUND: There are a few hypotheses for the origin of palatally impacted canines (PIC). Nevertheless, the results of different studies are controversial. OBJECTIVE: Considering the evidence available in the literature to determine the skeletal and dentoalveolar dimensions in patients with PIC using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). SEARCH METHODS: This systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Statement...

Objective Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a multifactorial disease that is classified into muscular and joint disorders. The etiology of TMD is unknown but it is related to various factors such as bruxism, uncorrected high dental restorations, and occlusal prematurities. This study aims to provide treatment modalities for TMD patients with supraerupted and/or distoverted maxillary third molars that have premature contact with the opposing arch. Methods A total of 430 subjects diagnosed with TMD were included in the study and randomized into study and control groups based on their treatment needs...