The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics (대한치과보철학회지)

The Korean Academy of Prosthodonitics (대한치과보철학회)
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VERTICAL DIMENSION : A LITERATURE REVIEW

수직고경(VERTICAL DEMINSION)의 회복에 대한 문헌적 고찰

  • Hwang, Doo-Yeon (Department of Proshodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University) ;
  • Yang, Ja-Ho (Department of Proshodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University)
  • 황두연 (연세대학교 치과대학 보철학교실) ;
  • 양자호 (연세대학교 치과대학 보철학교실)
  • Published : 1997.01.01
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Abstract

This article describes verticsal dimension in its histologic and clinical aspect. Determination of correct vertical dimension of occlusion is one of the most important steps in prosthodontic rehabilitation. It is considered essential for improvement of facial esthetics and stomatognatic functions. Many techniques have been sued for measurement of the vertical dimension in dentulous and edentulous patients : pre-extraction record, physiologic rest position, swallowing, phonetics, esthetics, etc. But, there is no universally accepted or completely accurate method. Though a great deal of energy has been spent trying to find the exact position of the mandible, there is an controversial aspect of vetical dimension.

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