Importance of skeletal location of maxilla to determine the vertical dimension of occlusion
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During individual human ontogenesis, toward the end of their maturation process, erupting teeth stabilize a distinct distance between the jaws which we call the vertical dimension of the face. The principles that underlie the individuality of vertical dimension are debated contentiously in all disciplines of dentistry. Cephalometric analyses are used to measure and identify the VD in diagnosis and treatment planning. In this paper, a standardized database is used to find possible skeletal references to help establish more individualized standards for lower facial height (after Ricketts) to assist in clinical decisions.
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Vertical dimension Height of the bite Lower facial height Skeletal locationPreview
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