A chairside concept for increasing the vertical dimension of occlusion in the maxilla and mandible
Reich, S.; Hartkamp, O.; Reiss, B.
International Journal of Computerized Dentistry 22(1): 81-98
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 1463-4201 PMID: 30848257 Document Number: 698596
An entirely digital concept has previously been proposed for the reconstruction of the occlusal plane in the case of wear-induced loss of the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO). The concept, however, calls for a face scan. Since this technology is less frequently available than a facebow, the concept discussed in this article proposes a combination of analog and digital techniques. It takes into account the problem of redefining the occlusal plane in the case of occlusal alteration, and tries to avoid a situation where the chairside digital design of the occlusal surfaces is performed without any anatomical references. Such a situation poses a significant risk if the treatment indication for bite elevation exists in both the maxilla and the mandible.