Vertical dimension

Introduction: Vertical dimension

Description of Vertical dimension

Vertical dimension: The length of the face determined by the distance of separation of jaws. Occlusal vertical dimension (OVD or VDO) or contact vertical dimension is the lower face height with the teeth in centric occlusion. Rest vertical dimension (VDR) is the lower face height measured from a chin point to a point just below the nose, with the mandible in rest position. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p250).
Source: MeSH 2007

Vertical dimension: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Vertical dimension:

• Vertical
• Dimension
• Measurement
• Face
• Face symptoms (8109 causes)
• Face pain (153 causes)
• Mouth
• Mouth symptoms (6864 causes)

Terms associated with Vertical dimension:

Terms Similar to Vertical dimension:

• Mandibular Rest Position
• Rest Vertical Dimension

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Vertical dimension

• Dental Occlusion, Centric

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Vertical dimension

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Dentistry
  • Dental Occlusion
    • Dental Occlusion, Centric
      • Vertical Dimension

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