title: A simple technique for increasing the occlusal vertical dimension of removable denture wearers.
abstract: This article describes a simple and efficient technique for increasing the occlusal vertical dimension of removable denture wearers. Functionally generated path technique is carried out by using gothic arch tracing, and the existing mandibular overdenture is modified for interim use.
authors.affiliation: Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Tonguc
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sulun
authors.forename: Onur
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Geckili
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological / Q000502:physiology; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019554:Dental Restoration Wear; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000295:instrumentation; D013499:Surface Properties; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D014716:Vertical Dimension