Knebelman craniometric method: clinical modification to simplify the determination of the Vertical Occlusal Dimension.

Conclusion: There is no perfect agreement between the two distances, but the overestimates analysis allows us to modify the Knebelman method for its clinical application without Craniometer, establishing that the clinical distance from the facial tragus furrow to the external angle of the eye minus 5 mm. allows us to evaluate or establish the Vertical Occlusal Dimension.

Source: Revista clinica de periodoncia, implantologia y rehabilitacion oral - April 15, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research