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Re-establishing Occlusal Vertical Dimension and Maximal Intercuspal Position in Partially Edentulous Patients

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Removable Partial Dentures

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Natural and artificial tooth wear, tooth loss, and migration of the teeth may result in the loss of occlusal vertical dimension. In addition, patients with severe dental and skeletal malocclusions and acquired as well as congenital anomalies may need re-establishment of occlusal vertical dimension and maximal intercuspal position. At the same time, it may be necessary to increase the OVD in patients with no loss of OVD to gain sufficient space for a prosthetic restoration. Which methods can be used to re-establish occlusal vertical dimension and maximal intercuspal position? How much can occlusal vertical dimension be increased? Is there any limitation and/or contraindication? How long is the period of adaptation and which control methods are used in this period? What is the role of overlay removable partial dentures and what are the issues to be considered in the laboratory and clinical procedures during the prosthetic treatment? This chapter will be a guide that can be used for not only in cases of partial edentulism but also in all cases to re-establish the occlusal vertical dimension and maximal intercuspal position.

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Şakar, O. (2016). Re-establishing Occlusal Vertical Dimension and Maximal Intercuspal Position in Partially Edentulous Patients. In: Şakar, O. (eds) Removable Partial Dentures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20556-4_22

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