The purpose of this review was to present a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence
available in the literature regarding the effect of altering the occlusal vertical dimens‐ion …

Several electronic instruments have been developed as adjuncts to objectively record the
dysfunctional features of temporomandibular disorders and to study the effectiveness of …

summary Changing the occlusal vertical dimension is a common procedure in restorative
dentistry, during treatment of patients with cranio‐mandibular disorders, and during …

The extent of separation between the maxillary and mandibular teeth in the fabrication of
interocclusal splints designed to achieve efficiency and muscle relaxation is controversial …

Introduction Dental occlusion contributes to the development of temporomandibular
disorder. Objective This case control study examined the influence of different occlusal …

Conventional methods for measuring mandibular movement are expensive and require
headgear and a marker attached to the mandibular incisors. These make assessment of …

In a previous experiment, we found that masseter muscle spindles show functional plasticity
after 5 to 15 days under increased occlusal vertical dimension (iOVD). In the present study …

Previous studies have demonstrated that functional plasticity in the primary motor cortex
(M1) is related to motor-skill learning and changes in the environment. Increased occlusal …

Statement of problem Increasing the occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) is a common
procedure in clinical practice. However, few studies have assessed the short-term influence …

Background: With continuous debate and lack of consensus regarding which are more
effective in management of the temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), computer-aided …