{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Steps for Increasing the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion with David Bloom – PDP232","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/92d17783\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3480,"description":"Are you confident when increasing the vertical dimension?\nHow do you plan, stage, and sequence a full-mouth case safely?\nWhat’s the right deprogramming method—leaf gauge, Kois appliance, or something else?\nDr. David Bloom joins Jaz in this powerhouse episode to demystify the real-world process of increasing vertical dimension. With decades of experience in comprehensive dentistry, David shares how he approaches diagnosis, bite records, temporization, and final restorations—with predictability and confidence.\n https://youtu.be/gAaP0VYP84s \nWatch PDP232 on YouTube\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: Pick one occlusal philosophy and stick with it until you understand it well through real cases. Once you’re confident, stay open to other approaches—hearing different views will make you smarter, more flexible, and a better dentist.\nIf you are looking to get started with the foundations of Occlusion, check out our comprehensive Online Occlusion Course.\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nHighlights of this episode:\n00:00 Trailer\n00:55 Introduction\n04:43 Guest Introduction: Dr. David Bloom\n10:25 Equilibration Techniques Explained\n11:18  Interjection #1\n15:50  Opening Vertical Dimension vs. Orthodontics\n18:06 Interjection #2\n23:05 Whitening and Restorative Solutions\n25:27 Guidelines for Raising Vertical Dimension\n25:52 Interjection #3\n29:28 Midroll\n32:49 Guidelines for Raising Vertical Dimension\n36:06 Visual Try-In and Adapting Vertical Dimension\n40:16 Case Planning and Execution\n41:16 Interjection #4\n43:42 Case Planning and Execution\n50:23 Material Preference for Provisionals\n52:00 Bite Registration and Final Adjustments\n55:06 Do’s and Don’ts for Clinicians\n57:15 Conclusion and Resources\n58:59 Outro\nKey Takeaways\nVertical Dimension and Adaptation: Opening the vertical dimension in dentistry can be challenging, especially for edentulous patients who lack proprioception. However, with proper planning and understanding of occlusion, the human body can adapt...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}