title: Vertical dimension of occlusion in implant dentistry: significance and approach.
abstract: Understanding the principles of occlusion as they relate to managing bite forces on implants is extremely important to maintain the longevity of dental implant prostheses. Specifically, altering vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) scientifically and predictably is critical to the creation of proper tooth form and guidance when fabricating a full-arch implant-supported prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Center for Implant Prosthetic Education & Training, Rockville Centre, New York, USA. GL301@aol.com
authors.forename: Glenn L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Gittelson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001732:Bite Force; D016302:Centric Relation; D002508:Cephalometry; D003725:Dental Articulators; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D004576:Electromyography; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000502:physiology; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000502:physiology; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016348:Osseointegration; D010700:Phonetics; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014093:Tooth, Artificial; D014716:Vertical Dimension
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants