Medical Definition of Occlusal vertical dimension

1. The vertical dimension of the face when the teeth or occlusion rims are in contact in centric occlusion; decrease in occlusal vertical dimension may result from modification of tooth form by attrition or grinding, drifting of teeth, or, in edentulous patients, by resorption of residual ridges; increase may result from modifications of tooth form, tooth position, height of occlusion rims, rebasing or relining, or occlusal splints. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Occlusal Vertical Dimension

occlusal imbalance
occlusal path
occlusal pattern
occlusal plane
occlusal position
occlusal pressure
occlusal radiograph
occlusal rest
occlusal rest bar
occlusal rim
occlusal scheme
occlusal splints
occlusal surface
occlusal system
occlusal table
occlusal vertical dimension (current term)
occlusal wear
occlusion
occlusion
occlusions
occlusion of pupil
occlusion rim
occlusive
occlusive
occlusives
occlusive dressing
occlusive dressings
occlusive ileus
occlusive meningitis
occlusometer

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