The occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) refers to the length of the face as determined by the amount of separation of the jaws. Its determination is important for the manufacture of restorations. However, defining the correct occlusal vertical dimension for edentulous patients is one of the most important steps for function and esthetics rehabilitation. Cephalometry is a standardized method of as...

Severe caries, attrition and developemental anomalies of anterior teeth lead to loss of anterior guidance. This in turn causes attrition of posterior teeth and loss of occlusal vertical dimension of occlusion. To gain the space for esthetic rehabilitation in these cases is challenging task. The required space can be achieved by crown lengthening and increasing the vertical dimension of occlusio...

literature since there is no reliable and universally accepted method for resolving it (Bratu et al 2003, Sigurd et al 1983, Lejoyeux 1968). As it is a step of major importance, which precedes the correct account of the centric relation (CR), there is currently still high interest in finding new approaches. The current methodology involves two branches: (1) using physiological methods at the ex...