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Centric relation and increasing the occlusal vertical dimension: concepts and clinical techniques - part two

British Dental Journal volume 230, pages 83–89 (2021)Cite this article

Abstract

Part one of this article considered the theoretical and clinical aspects of recording centric relation using established techniques, and presented a range of methods available all with advantages and limitations. This second article will consider more recent concepts in recording centric relation and practical aspects of increasing the occlusal vertical dimension.

Key points

  • Long-term deprogrammers and passive muscle contraction can be used to record centric relation.

  • The Michigan splint can be a valuable tool when increasing the occlusal vertical dimension and in temporomandibular cases.

  • The diagnostic wax-up can be an aesthetic and functional aid when altering the occlusal vertical dimension.

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Hassall, D. Centric relation and increasing the occlusal vertical dimension: concepts and clinical techniques - part two. Br Dent J 230, 83–89 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-020-2593-4

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