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[Occlusal vertical dimension in removable complete dentures].

R den Haan¹, D J Witter

¹Uit de vakgroep Orale Functieleer van het Universitair Medisch Centrum St Radboud in Nijmegen. r.denhaan@dent.umcn.nl

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde

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Determining the correct occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) is crucial for complete denture patients. Using multiple measurement methods simultaneously enhances OVD assessment reliability for better aesthetic and functional outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Gerontology

Context:

Occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) significantly impacts patient satisfaction with removable complete dentures.
Both reduced and increased OVD can lead to aesthetic complaints and functional discomfort, affecting denture wearability.

Purpose:

To explore methods for determining the occlusal vertical dimension in complete denture fabrication.
To highlight the importance of reliable OVD assessment for patient satisfaction and denture success.

Summary:

Current methods for determining OVD, based on the vertical dimension in the rest position or phonetics, lack clear superiority in reliability.
Simultaneous application of multiple OVD assessment methods can improve reliability.
Understanding facial characteristics in ageing patients is essential for accurate OVD determination.

Impact:

Improved OVD assessment contributes to enhanced patient satisfaction with complete dentures.
Reliable OVD determination minimizes aesthetic issues and discomfort, promoting consistent denture use.
Integrating multiple OVD measurement techniques and considering facial ageing characteristics can refine prosthodontic practices.