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Treatment planning for the management of selected dento‐facial abnormalities
Author(s) -
MURRAY C. G.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1979.tb00409.x
Subject(s) - vertical dimension of occlusion , orthodontics , radiation treatment planning , occlusion , medicine , dentistry , surgery , radiation therapy
Summary Existing treatment planning aids for the management of dento‐facial abnormalities do not adequately assess the neuromuscular status of the oro‐facial soft tissues. Where an element of mandibular overclosure exists the patient assessment technique provides a reproducible and clinically acceptable occlusal vertical dimension of occlusion. In the three cases treated a functional impression technique for establishing the upper lip support produced a reproducible profile which was both aesthetically and functionally satisfactory.