Reasons for vertical dimension of rest and occlusion

Question 1

To adjust the __________ maxillary/mandibular baseplates and occlusal wax rims to the necessary superior-inferior relationship to allow the teeth to be in proper maximum intercuspation

Answer 1

Stable

Question 2

To find the __________ (the distance between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the mandible is in specific reproducible position)

Answer 2

Interocclusal distance

Question 3

The interocclusal distance should be at least __________

Answer 3

3 mm

Question 4

To align a __________ wax rim flat occulsal surface to a __________ wax rim flat occlusal surface

Answer 4

Stable mandibular

Stable maxillary

Question 5

The interocclusal distance should allow for an adequate amount of space for the __________ and the addition of a __________

Answer 5

Thickness of two base-plates

Complete set of maxillary and mandibular denture teeth

Question 6

To adjust the wax rims to allow for what?

Answer 6

Any estimated function
Unrestricted swallowing
Unrestricted speech
Adequate pronunciation of several phonetic sounds

Question 7

To present for esthetic acceptance a pleasing, well contoured, supportive unrestrictive __________

Answer 7

Facial appearance

Question 8

To present for functional acceptance an __________ between the maxillary baseplates with occlusal wax rims and the __________ baseplates

Answer 8

Unrestrictive relationship

Mandibular