Safe clinical technique for increasing the occlusal vertical dimension in case of erosive wear and missing teeth

Abstract

Abstract A safe method to increase the occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) in patients with mild temporomandibular symptoms (such as tenderness upon palpation) is described. After a temporomandibular joint magnetic resonance (MR), an OVD increase was sought, pursuing pure rotational movement without condyle displacement. Prior to definitive rehabilitation, an additional MR confirmed steady and healthy condyle‐disc‐fossa relationships.

Keywords

• dentistry