1Professor & HOD, Dept. of Orthodontics. Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University). Bhubaneswar. Odisha. India
2Reader, Dept of Anatomy. Sri Ramakrishna Dental College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
3Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics. Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University). Bhubaneswar. Odisha. India
4Associate Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics. Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University). Bhubaneswar. Odisha. India
5Assistant Professor, Dept. of Orthodontics. Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University). Bhubaneswar. Odisha. India
6Associate Professor, Dept. Of pedodontics and preventive dentistry. Mamata Dental College. Khammam, Andhra Pradesh
7Post Graduate Student, Dept. Of Orthodontics. Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University). Bhubaneswar. Odisha. India
Online published on 2 February, 2019.
The vertical dimension problem is complex and multifactorial, the operator should recognize a vertical discrepancy (also known as Long-Face Syndrome) abnormality, and must be able to recognize its numerous components and understand their interrelationships, Many scientific investigators and orthodontic clinicians have contributed to the body of knowledge to which we have access. This article reviews some of the relevant literature and also some diagnostic and treatment planning suggestions to the clinical specialist who struggles with the vertical dimension enigma depending on various types of malocclusion.
Vertical dimension, multi-factorial, malocclusion, long-face syndrome
