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The face height in adult dentate humans. A discussion of physiological and prosthodontic principles illustrated through a case report
Author(s) -
DAHL B.L.
Publication year - 1995
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.1365-2842.1995.tb01050.x
Subject(s) - stomatognathic system , vertical dimension of occlusion , adaptability , dimension (graph theory) , dentistry , orthodontics , medicine , face (sociological concept) , psychology , mathematics , biology , sociology , ecology , social science , pure mathematics
summary The adaptability of the stomatognathic system to alterations in the vertical dimension is discussed based on scientific reports and clinical experience. A case is reported demonstrating the stability of a therapeutically induced increase in the occlusal vertical dimension over a 10 year period. In conclusion, it is stated that moderate alterations in the occlusal vertical dimension of patients are generally well tolerated if necessary for therapeutic measures.