title: Perspectives in posterior vertical dimension: three case reports.
abstract: Using a powerful three dimensional perspective, it is possible to control the vertical components of bite opening appliances, which can prove to be valuable in design and application of functional appliances. Several cases are presented to illustrate this orthopedic technique.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Dentistry Department, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jumlongras
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D003725:Dental Articulators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible / Q000254:growth & development; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D003765:Models, Dental; D008963:Molar; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D017289:Orthodontic Appliances, Functional; D014716:Vertical Dimension