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Facially generated occlusal vertical dimension.

M R Mack
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Facial height has a profound effect on attractiveness. Occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) determines facial proportion at maximum intercuspation and influences facial dimension at rest. Deficient facial height visibly compromises optimal facial beauty. This article explores the dependent relationships between the OVD and facial esthetics, and discusses the role of facial analysis in determining an optimal OVD.

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M R Mack. 1997. Facially generated occlusal vertical dimension.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9656843/

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