Recording Occlusal Vertical Dimension Quiz
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What are the methods for recording occlusal vertical dimension?

Pre extraction records, profile photograph, profile silhouettes, profile radiographs, articulated casts, facial measurements, measurements from former dentures

How are profile photographs used to record occlusal vertical dimension?

Measurements of anatomic landmarks on the photograph are compared with measurements using the same anatomic landmarks on the face. These measurements can be compared when the records are made and again when the artificial teeth are tried in.

What is the purpose of profile silhouettes in recording occlusal vertical dimension?

An accurate reproduction of the profile silhouettes can be repositioned to the face after the vertical dimension has been established at the initial recording and/or when the artificial teeth are tried in.

Why should profile photographs be made with the teeth in maximum occlusion?

<p>The position of maximum occlusion can be maintained accurately for photographic procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of pre extraction records for recording occlusal vertical dimension?

<p>Profile photograph, profile silhouettes, profile radiographs, articulated casts, facial measurements, measurements from former dentures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method for recording occlusal vertical dimension?

<p>Intraoral radiographs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making profile photographs with the teeth in maximum occlusion?

<p>To compare anatomic landmarks on the photograph with those on the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are profile silhouettes repositioned to the face after establishing the vertical dimension?

<p>To confirm the accuracy of the initial recording</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pre-extraction records in recording occlusal vertical dimension?

<p>To create a reference for future dental work</p> Signup and view all the answers

In recording occlusal vertical dimension, what role do measurements from former dentures play?

<p>Establishing the optimal vertical dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are profile silhouettes repositioned to the face after establishing the vertical dimension?

<p>To compare measurements of anatomic landmarks on the silhouette with those on the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of making profile photographs with the teeth in maximum occlusion?

<p>To compare measurements of anatomic landmarks on the photograph with those on the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do measurements from former dentures play in recording occlusal vertical dimension?

<p>They help in determining the final position of artificial teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of pre-extraction records for recording occlusal vertical dimension?

<p>Profile silhouettes, facial measurements, and measurements from former dentures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of profile silhouettes in recording occlusal vertical dimension?

<p>To compare measurements of anatomic landmarks on the silhouette with those on the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

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