Use of a patient's old complete denture to determine vertical dimension of occlusion

Autor: Majid Bissasu
Rok vydání: 2001
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Zdroj: The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 85:413-414
ISSN: 0022-3913
DOI: 10.1067/mpr.2001.114279
Popis: distance measured between 2 points when the occluding members are in contact.1 Determination of the correct VDO for an edentulous patient is generally agreed to be one of the most important steps in making a complete denture. Many methods have been used to determine the VDO in edentulous patients,2-13 but this task can be difficult. The patient’s old complete denture, if available, can be useful.11,12 A simple method for determining the VDO and occlusal plane by using the patient’s existing complete denture is presented.
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