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. 1997 Dec;18(12):1183-6, 1188, 1190 passim; quiz 119.

Facially generated occlusal vertical dimension

  • PMID: 9656843
Review

Facially generated occlusal vertical dimension

M R Mack. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 1997 Dec.

Abstract

Facial height has a profound effect on attractiveness. Occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) determines facial proportion at maximum intercuspation and influences facial dimension at rest. Deficient facial height visibly compromises optimal facial beauty. This article explores the dependent relationships between the OVD and facial esthetics, and discusses the role of facial analysis in determining an optimal OVD.

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