Vertical restorative space : Single screw/cemented implant supported crown, Implant supported fixed dental prosthesis screw/cemented
Restorative Space definitions:
Dental restorative space may be defined as the 3-dimensional oral space available for prosthodontic restoration. Ahuja et al, JPD 2011
The vertical distance between the maxillary and mandibular dentate or edentate arches. Esposito et al 1993
How to measure it?
In general terms, this space in edentulous patients is bounded by the proposed occlusal plane, denture bearing tissues of the edentulous jaw, and applying similar concept to the other treatment scenarios. Ahuja et al, JPD 2011
Important of this space:
Phonetic
Esthetic
Mechanical – enough thickness for materials
Occlusion
Crown Height Space :
Distance from the crest of the bone to the plane of occlusion in the posterior region and the incisal edge of “the opposing tooth” in the anterior region. GPT 9
Cement Retained Ideal space: 8-12mm >15mm concerns about Esthetics & Hygiene Realistic Minimum: 8mm (7mm – metal lingual surface used)
Posterior Single crown
Screw Retained Ideal space: 8-12mm >15mm concerns about Esthetics & Hygiene Minimum: 3-7mm (must be screw retained)
Cement Retained Ideal space: 8-12mm >15mm concerns about Esthetics & Hygiene Minimum: 4-7mm (must be metal crown/metal occlusal)
Fixed Partial Dentures
FDP/FPD Ideal space: 8-12mm – Same as for single crowns >15mm concerns about Esthetics & Hygiene Key difference is FPD connector size Depends on materials used (Metal, PFM, All-Ceramic)