A patient with new complete dentures that are well retained and stable complains that the teeth click together when speaking. What is the most likely cause?
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Excessive occlusal vertical dimension
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Insufficient occlusal vertical dimension
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Inadequate posterior palatal seal
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Underextended lingual flange
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If the occlusal vertical dimension is too great, the freeway space is lost and the teeth contact during speech. Insufficient vertical dimension tends to cause a collapsed appearance and angular cheilitis instead.
Source: Zarb et al., Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients — oneguy
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