Fabrication of a caliper device for interalveolar dimension measurement in the complete denture patient.
A method is presented for measuring interalveolar dimension (IAD) of existing dentures using a caliper. Directions for construction of an IAD gauge are included. This device is easy to construct and "zeroes out" in the closed position. The measurement is useful for determining occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) in new dentures and for monitoring changes over time. Its dimension is entered in the patient record for future reference.
Pitigoi-Aron
Gabriela
G
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.
Labarre
Eugene
E
Giusti
Lola
L
Leknius
Casimir
C
D002138:Calibration; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003824:Denture, Complete; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013499:Surface Properties; D014716:Vertical Dimension