As a company, DSD has authored, co-authored and contributed to numerous articles in clinical journals while our services, training and workflows are all evidence based.
In this post, Luken de Arbeloa, DSD Education Strategy Maestro specialized in prosthetics, implant prostheses and esthetic dentistry, highlights some of the key takeaways from the article: ‘Occlusal vertical dimension: treatment planning decisions and management considerations’ which was co-authored by Christian Coachman and published in The International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry.
In this article, the authors review relevant literature relating to the occlusal vertical dimension and offer objectives and parameters to guide professionals when it comes to treatment which involves alterations to OVD.
Read Luken’s thoughts on this article below.
What is the most important thing a dentist should understand about this article?
Luken de Arbeloa: “The article provides clarity on the controversial and often misunderstood topic of increasing vertical dimension. It is essential reading because it simplifies and explains the concept in a way that makes it more understandable and accessible for dentists, helping them to feel more comfortable and confident in applying these principles in their practice.
The article is an important resource when it comes to understanding the step-by-step process of altering vertical dimension, including the esthetic considerations and functional implications.”
Does this article link to any other papers that DSD has co-authored or other researchers have published?
Luken de Arbeloa:“Yes, it links to the following papers:
Coachman C, Calamita MA. Digital smile design: a tool for treatment planning and communication in esthetic dentistry. Quintessence Dent Technol 2012;35:103–111. 52.
How does this knowledge influence how we teach at courses or our services at the DSD Planning Center?
Luken de Arbeloa: “At the DSD Planning Center, we use the principles described in the article. We always start with a facial analysis to then create the ideal upper design and then bring the lower model in its current bite.
This will be the starting point to begin making decisions about the need to modify the vertical dimension or not, the quantity, and the esthetic impact that these modifications can involve in order to make more accurate decisions in relation to the treatment plan and whether they are biological, esthetic and functional.
I discussed this article in depth with Dr Ricardo Brito in an episode of our podcast Ciencia & Tendencias. You can listen to it in Spanish on Spotify.”
In our ‘Clinical Articles’ series we’ll be looking at clinical articles co-authored by Christian Coachman alongside other notable clinicians to highlight the topics we believe are relevant to dental professionals today.
Occlusal vertical dimension: treatment planning decisions and management considerations
Calamita M, Coachman C, Sesma N, Kois J. Occlusal vertical dimension: treatment planning decisions and management considerations. Int J Esthet Dent. 2019;14(2):166-181. PMID: 31061997.
