Morikawa M, Kozono Y, Noguchi B S, Toyoda S
First Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Kyushu Dental College, Kitakyushu, Japan.
J Prosthet Dent. 1988 Jul;60(1):58-61. doi: 10.1016/0022-3913(88)90352-6.
An improved gauge using an eyeglass frame, the TOM gauge, was devised. The reproducibility of the record of vertical dimension with this gauge was evaluated through repeated measurements on subjects having a definite centric stop with the natural dentition. Because of the stabilization provided by the frame and the reference point on the apex nasi, the TOM gauge showed excellent reproducibility of the record compared with the conventional gauges. The TOM gauge can be expected to significantly reduce the risk of errors in measuring the vertical dimension of occlusion especially in complete denture fabrication.
