Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
Excessive occlusal vertical dimension (VDO) in a denture patient most characteristically produces:
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Correct answer: B. Clicking of teeth, lip incompetence and sore masticatory muscles
- A. A collapsed/over-closed face is a sign of INSUFFICIENT VDO.
- B. Correct. Excess VDO over-stretches tissues: the mouth looks too full, lips can't close (incompetence), teeth click, and muscles become sore.
- C. Angular cheilitis is associated with reduced (insufficient) VDO.
- D. Chewing fatigue and angular cheilitis point to insufficient, not excessive, VDO.
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