title: Vertical dimension for the older patient.
abstract: Prosthetic restoration for the older patient often involves a change in face height. This paper deals with guidelines for establishing a workable vertical dimension of occlusion for both edentulous and partially edentulous patients.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Lechner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014716:Vertical Dimension