Lack of Adequate Intermaxillary Vertical Dimension: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction Lack of adequate intermaxillary vertical dimension, clinically referred to as loss of vertical dimension of occlusion, occurs when the superior-inferior relationship between the upper and lower jaws decreases. This condition fundamentally alters the resting posture of the mandible and compromises the biomechanical efficiency of the masticatory system. The resulting structural collapse can affect … Read more