Centric relation and increasing the occlusal vertical dimension: concepts and clinical techniques - part two

This review argues that (1) the habitual mandibular position is constantly variable and so cannot be considered as a craniomandibular reference point, (2) there is no unique centric relation, (3) mandibular posture greatly depends on head posture, (4) clinical evaluation of the occlusal vertical dimension is mostly empirical, and (5) neither the vertical dimension at rest nor the centric relation can be determined by means of existing instrument-based clinical methods. However, some physiological conditions exist that facilitate the recording of craniomandibular position.

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Centric relation and increasing the occlusal vertical dimension: concepts and clinical techniques - part one

BDJ ◽

10.1038/s41415-020-2502-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 230 (1) ◽

pp. 17-22

Author(s):

Dominic Hassall

Keyword(s):

Vertical Dimension ◽

Centric Relation ◽

Occlusal Vertical Dimension

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A Time-saving method for Transferring Occlusal Vertical Dimension and Centric Relation of Complete Denture to a Full Arch Implant Prosthesis

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1597 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 672-675

Author(s):

Fereidoun Parnia ◽

Elnaz Moslehifard ◽

Negar Motayagheni ◽

Alireza Pournasrollah

Keyword(s):

Complete Denture ◽

Vertical Dimension ◽

Clinical Report ◽

Complete Dentures ◽

Time Saving ◽

Simple Method ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Centric Relation ◽

Occlusal Vertical Dimension ◽

Implant Prosthesis

ABSTRACT Aim This clinical report describes a time-saving recording procedure for implant prosthesis. Background In implant prosthodontics, a few procedures have been suggested to record jaw relationships. Record bases with occlusion rims supported by healing abutments, or screw retained bases are the conventional methods used for mounting definitive implant casts in the articulator. Technique This article describes a simple method that enables the clinician to transfer the existing occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) and centric relation (CR) of acceptable complete denture to final fixed prostheses. Advantages and disadvantages of this procedure are also discussed. Conclusion The method described in this article reduces the chair time and is comfortable for both the patient and clinician. Clinical significance In this article, a chair side technique is presented for articulating the definitive implant casts that maintains the established OVD and CR of the patient's existing complete dentures. How to cite this article Parnia F, Moslehifard E, Motayagheni N, Pournasrollah A. A Time-saving method for Transferring Occlusal Vertical Dimension and Centric Relation of Complete Denture to a Full Arch Implant Prosthesis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(5):672-675.

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