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Vertical Dimension

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Definition: The length of the face determined by the distance of separation of jaws. Occlusal vertical dimension (OVD or VDO) or contact vertical dimension is the lower face height with the teeth in centric occlusion. Rest vertical dimension (VDR) is the lower face height measured from a chin point to a point just below the nose, with the mandible in rest position. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p250)  length of face in relation to separation of jaws; no qualif    Other names Rest Vertical Dimension; Mandibular Rest Position; Vertical Dimensions, Rest; Vertical Dimensions; Vertical Dimension, Rest; Rest Vertical Dimensions; Rest Positions, Mandibular; Rest Position, Mandibular; Positions, Mandibular Rest; Position, Mandibular Rest; Occlusion Vertical Dimensions; Occlusion Vertical Dimension; Mandibular Rest Positions; Dimensions, Vertical; Dimensions, Rest Vertical; Dimension, Rest Vertical; Vertical Dimension of Occlusion; Vertical Dimension at Rest; Dimension, Vertical

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