Research status on the determination of occlusal vertical dimension of edentulous jaws

Abstract

It is the key step of the occlusal reconstruction to determine the correct occlusal vertical dimension for edentulous patients. Although there are several methods in clinical practice, there is no ideal way. This paper summariz⁃ es the following methods: inter⁃occlusal distance, closest speaking space method, pre⁃extraction record, face proportion division method and facial appearance observation, cephalometric analysis, electromyography, swallowing, bite force de⁃ termination and self feeling method. In this paper, the current research status and the feasibility of each method are dis⁃ cussed.

Keywords

• Vertical dimension
• Jaw
• Edentulous
• Cephalometric study
• Closest speaking space method