Loss of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion Due to a Worn Complete Denture: Biomechanics and Restoration
1. Introduction to the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion The vertical dimension of occlusion refers to the precise distance between the upper and lower jaws when the opposing teeth meet in maximum intercuspation. In a dentate patient, this distance is maintained by the natural teeth. For a patient relying on complete dentures, this critical spatial relationship … Read more