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Lost vertical dimension/hypoxia. A case report and commentary.

Walter Niemann1

  • 1wniemann@rc.net

The Functional Orthodontist
|March 16, 2006
PubMed
Summary

A case study suggests a link between lost vertical dimension (LVD) and hypoxia. Dental buildups to correct LVD in a child led to behavioral changes mistaken for medication side effects, highlighting potential LVD/hypoxia connections.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry and Neuroscience
  • Investigating the intersection of dental restoration and physiological responses.

Background:

  • Lost vertical dimension (LVD) can result from early tooth loss, impacting oral structures.
  • Dental interventions like buildups aim to restore LVD and facilitate tooth alignment.
  • Unexplained behavioral changes in a child prompted an investigation into potential physiological links.

Observation:

  • A child received dental buildups to address lost vertical dimension.
  • Following the dental procedure, the child exhibited significant behavioral changes.
  • These changes were initially misattributed to medication by an external observer.

Findings:

  • The study posits a direct relationship between the dental intervention for LVD and the observed hypoxia-like symptoms.
  • The child's behavioral changes were not due to medication but potentially linked to the LVD treatment.

Implications:

  • This case suggests a potential, under-recognized connection between lost vertical dimension and hypoxia.
  • Further research is warranted to substantiate the LVD-hypoxia link and its clinical significance.
  • Increased awareness among dental and medical professionals regarding this potential association is recommended.

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