Management of severe vertical dimension problems

This article illustrates some of the principles and diagnostic techniques that can be used to manage patients with vertical dimension problems. It is paramount to the treatment of these patients to make a proper diagnosis of the problem areas before doing a treatment plan. This involves the use of c...

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Published in:The Dental clinics of North America Vol. 40; no. 4; p. 889
Main Author: Faber, R D
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.10.1996
Subjects:
Adult
Cephalometry
Female
Humans
Male
Malocclusion - surgery
Malocclusion - therapy
Mandibular Advancement
Retrognathia - surgery
Vertical Dimension
ISSN:0011-8532
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Summary:This article illustrates some of the principles and diagnostic techniques that can be used to manage patients with vertical dimension problems. It is paramount to the treatment of these patients to make a proper diagnosis of the problem areas before doing a treatment plan. This involves the use of cephalometric analysis in both the static and the dynamic modes and using orthodontics and surgery to intrude or extrude differently segments or groups of teeth according to the patient's needs. This tends to simplify the treatment and the following of restorative and periodontal procedures.
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ISSN:0011-8532
DOI:10.1016/S0011-8532(22)00113-6