After the success of the first season, IDI Evolution wanted to create, again with Piano P, a new series of Dentechstry , the podcast dedicated to dental innovation. In this first episode of the second series, the seventh episode in total ( at this link find all the others), an aspect that is little considered in anti-aging treatments is explored: working on the vertical dimension and the aging of the tooth.
Dr. Alessandro Galluzzi , one of the university tutors of the Gnathology department of the Policlinico Maggiore in Milan, explained how in a conversation with journalist Irene Privitera .
Anti-aging treatments often focus on pharmacological or surgical solutions for the skin, but, says Dr. Galluzzi, by working on the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO), we can offer an innovative approach that impacts the entire macroaesthetics of the face.
The principle behind this method is simple yet revolutionary : tooth wear with age can shorten the face, altering the distance between the tip of the nose and the chin, negatively impacting overall aesthetics. Restoring the proper spacing between the dental arches, thanks to the Vertical Box technique, achieves a significant rejuvenating effect.
Dr. Galluzzi explains how digital technology has transformed a previously analog and uncertain process into a highly precise and reversible procedure. Patients can evaluate the treatment before starting, then temporarily test it, and, if dissatisfied, return to the initial condition without permanent damage. The tools provided by IDI Evolution, such as intraoral scanners and Itaka, are helpful in this regard. in addition to the support of the IDI Makers laboratory .
A scientific study has shown that increasing VDO can make patients appear 5-20 years younger, confirming the potential of this technique.
There Vertical Box , already used by around thirty specialists in Italy, is an emerging solution that is attracting international attention. According to Galluzzi, dentists today must not only focus on teeth, but also consider the interaction between the mouth and body, offering not only an aesthetic improvement but also an overall benefit for the patient's well-being.
If we have piqued your curiosity, you can't miss the seventh episode of Dentechstry , which you can listen to on Spotify , Apple Music , and Amazon Music .
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