© 2016 European Journal of Dentistry | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 29 that can help in managing these deficits and, therefore, improving the quality of life.[6,7] Although there are many advances in materials and techniques applied in...
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© 2016 European Journal of Dentistry | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 29 that can help in managing these deficits and, therefore, improving the quality of life.[6,7] Although there are many advances in materials and techniques applied in prosthodontics, in particularly, for the determination INTRODUCTION Loss of natural dentition has many subsequent complications that can be perceived in function (mastication and swallowing), speech (phonation), esthetics, and a negative psychological as well as social effect.[1‑3] It can ultimately lead to loss of vertical dimension, shortening of the lower face height that can change one’s appearance, cause an inverted smile (corners of the mouth sag), a “toothless” smile, frequent cracking or chapping at the corners of the mouth (angularcheilitis)andproblemsinchewingdue to a decrease in bite force.[4,5] Reestablishing a correct vertical dimension of occlusion for those who have a collapsedverticaldimensionisofoptimumimportance Eye‑rima oris d
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