Evaluation of the effect of tongue space encroachment on the rest vertical dimension

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  • Dr. Zainab S. Abdullah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32828/mdj.v5i3.544

Abstract

This study is aimed to evaluate the effect of tongue space encroachment on the rest vertical dimension. The sample consisted of 30 Iraqi subjects (12 females and 18 males), average age is 25 years old. The rest vertical dimension is measured for them with and without a bulky acrylic appliance. The results of this study found that the effect of tongue space encroachment not immediately but in a longer time increase the rest vertical dimension. In this study we concluded that the rest vertical dimension is not stable.

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Published

25.01.2018

How to Cite

Abdullah, D. Z. S. (2018). Evaluation of the effect of tongue space encroachment on the rest vertical dimension. Mustansiria Dental Journal, 5(3), 286–289. https://doi.org/10.32828/mdj.v5i3.544

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