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Vertical dimension for the older patient.

S K Lechner

    Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Restoring prosthetics in older adults can alter face height. This study provides guidelines for determining the correct vertical dimension of occlusion for edentulous and partially edentulous patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Prosthodontics
    • Geriatric Dentistry

    Background:

    • Prosthetic restoration in older patients frequently impacts facial height.
    • Establishing an appropriate vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) is crucial for functional and aesthetic outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidelines for determining a functional vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO).
    • To address VDO challenges in both edentulous and partially edentulous older patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on VDO determination.
    • Clinical considerations for assessing facial height changes.
    • Analysis of factors influencing VDO in geriatric patients.

    Main Results:

    • Identified key parameters for establishing a workable VDO.
    • Outlined methods to compensate for altered face height.
    • Provided practical approaches for clinicians.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate VDO determination is essential for successful prosthetic rehabilitation in the elderly.
    • The proposed guidelines offer a framework for managing VDO changes.
    • Improved patient outcomes through optimized prosthetic restorations.

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