Lost vertical dimension/hypoxia. A case report and commentary.
Is there a relationship between lost vertical dimension (LVD) and hypoxia? This case history records and analyzes a series of uncontrolled treatment events documented with narrative, photographs, and models, leading us to a conclusion that there is definite relationship between LVD and Hypoxia in this instance, and should be an impetus for heightened awareness, further study, and research to further substantiate this claim. The reason for this paper is that Brandon had some Buildups placed on his primary molars to reclaim some his of the lost vertical dimension associated with early tooth loss facilitating tooth up righting. Unbeknown, a few days later his teacher asked Brandon's mother, "what medication is Brandon on?" as she noticed behavioral changes in him that she had seen in other pupils put on medications. Brandon was on "Buildups" not on medication. Therein hangs the tale of LVD/ HYPOXIA.
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D002648:Child; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012913:Snoring / Q000209:etiology; D016312:Treatment Refusal; D014716:Vertical Dimension