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Facial measurements: A guide for vertical dimension.

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This study aims to correlate the vertical dimension at occlusion to 13 anthropometric measurements and finds that twice the length of the eye and distance between thetip of the thumb and tip of the index finger is closest to the Vertical dimension at Occlusion in male patients and that vertical distance from the pupil to corner of the mouth, vertical height of the ear is closest in female patients.
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Background: Leonardo de Vinci contributed several observations and drawings on facial proportion and the lower one third of the face. Many facial and body measurements to determine vertical dimension at occlusion. These facial measurements can be implemented in construction of complete denture patients. Aim: This study aims to correlate the vertical dimension at occlusion to 13 anthropometric measurements. Then correlating, which measurement is more accurate to the vertical dimension at occlusion.Methodology: 20 male and female subjects were selected. Vertical dimension at occlusion and 12 anthropometric parameters were measured. Results and Conclusion: Twice the length of the eye and distance between the tip of the thumb and tip of the index finger is closest to the vertical dimension at occlusion in male patients and that vertical distance from the pupil to corner of the mouth, vertical height of the ear is closest to the vertical dimension at occlusion in female patients.

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Clinical assessment of vertical dimension

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TL;DR: A method has been described for determining the vertical dimension and the centric relation by physiologic means.
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Clinical measurement and evaluation of vertical dimension

TL;DR: This report will discuss the accuracy and repeatability of two simple methods of determining vertical dimension of occlusion: the Sorenson Profile Scale (Dento-Profile Scale Co., Fond du lac, Wis.) and measurement of vertical dimension from the base of the nasal septum to the inferior border of the chin as shown by Smith.
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Vertical dimension measurements.

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