ISSN 2756-3421
African Journal of Dentistry ISSN 2756-3421 Vol. 8 (9), pp. 001-005, September, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
Case Report
Variation of vertical dimension and prosthetic therapy
Sinda AMMAR1, Imed OUNI2, Bessem MOGAADI1, Lamia MANSOUR3
1DDS, PHD. Prosthetic Department, Hospital Mohamed Tlatli, Nabeul, Tunisia.
2DDS, MCA. Prosthetic Department, Dental Clinic of Monastir, University of Monastir, , Avicenna Avenue, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: +216 26 737 130; Fax: +216 73 461 150.
3DDS, PHD. Prosthetic Department, Dental Clinic of Monastir, University of Monastir, , Avicenna Avenue, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia.
Accepted 26 August, 2020
Abstract
Changes in vertical dimension can be indicated in prosthetic treatment to improve aesthetic and / or oral functions or to simplify the resolution of a case. In some situations, the increase of vertical dimension of occlusion could be an interesting alternative to invasive therapy as surgical or orthodontic treatment. A complete diagnosis is the starting point to planning any modification in occlusal schemes. Variation of vertical dimension and how and when it could be changed has always been a challenging prospect for the general dental practitioner. This article aims to illustrate and to discuss the rationale behind changes in vertical dimension and demonstrate how it can be achieved using a case report.
Keywords: vertical dimension of occlusion, variation, increase, prosthetic treatment, tooth wear.