Denture Department

Vertimeter

A practical and simple way to determine vertical dimensions correctly.

The Vertimeter is a simple device to establish the mandible's verticle rest and centric position quickly and precisely. With it's help, one can control the vertical distance from outside the mouth.

It consists of: A. Base with graduated vertical scale B. Chin Reference Line C. Nose Reference Line - Measurement Indicator D. Thumb Position for rotation

Whether you are using the Ball Bearing Bite Recorder (intra oral tracing device) or conventional wax rims as your method of bite recording, the Vertimeter is a superb control device to determine the vertical distance between the upper and lower jaw.

It is used during the bite registration to measure the distance between reference points marked on the patient's nose and chin. This helps you to guide the patient into the proper vertical dimension.

Instructions For Use Place reference points on the tip of the nose and the lower part of the chin. To get the lower jaw at rest position, have the patient count to ten, swallow and hum the letter "Mmmmmm". In this position, with the lips gently together, adjust the vertimeter's Chin Reference Line and Nose Reference Line to the marks on chin and nose. Note the distance. Repeat this phonetic procedure several times until a consistent measurementis achieved. You now have the measurement of the mandible in rest position. Now insert your recording devices (ECB, wax rims, or Ball Bearing Bite Recorder). To establish final centric use the references of the Vertimeter and lower it's distance 2-3 mm, then guide the patient into this vertical-centric-relation.