 ##  [Occlusal Vertical Dimension](/occlusal-vertical-dimension) 

  ##  [Occlusal Vertical Dimension](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/occlusal-vertical-dimension-0) 

  
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Definition

The vertical distance between specified maxillary and mandibular reference points when the dental arches are in a defined occlusal relationship (commonly intercuspation); a clinical and prosthetic parameter that must be reported with the chosen reference points and occlusal condition because absolute values depend on the reference and method of measurement.