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| The '''Dahl effect''' or Dahl concept is used in [[dentistry]] where a localized appliance or localized restoration is used to increase the available interocclusal space available for restorations. {{TOC limit|History=|Mode of action=}}
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| == Concept ==
| | The '''Dahl effect''' refers to the relationship between dietary salt intake and blood pressure, particularly the genetic predisposition of certain individuals to develop hypertension when consuming a high-salt diet. This concept is named after Dr. Lewis K. Dahl, who conducted pioneering research in the field of hypertension and its connection to salt intake. |
| A steep incisal guidance angle (the angle formed between the sagittal plane when the incisors are in centric occlusion and the horizontal plane) must be reduced in order to decrease excessive horizontal forces on anterior teeth, which would lead to failure.<ref>Mizrahi, Basil. (2006). The Dahl principle: Creating space and improving the biomechanical prognosis of anterior crowns. Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985). 37. 245-51.</ref> The two methods used to reduce this are; to decrease the edge of the incisors and to increase the OVD (occlusal vertical dimension). The Dahl effect focuses on the latter of the two. Without increasing the OVD, needless restorative work of otherwise healthy teeth, would be required. Therefore, the dahl concept is a more conservative technique to increase OVD.
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| The Dahl Concept refers to the relative axial tooth movement that is observed when a localised appliance or localised restorations are placed in supra-occlusion and the occlusion re-establishes full arch contacts over a period of time.<ref name="Poyser, Neil 2005">Poyser, Neil & W J Porter, R & F A Briggs, P & S Chana, H & Kelleher, Martin. (2005). The Dahl concept: Past, present and future. British dental journal. 198. 669-76; quiz 720. 10.1038/sj.bdj.4812371.</ref> The Dahl concept refers to the vertical tooth movement that occurs when anterior localised appliances/restorations are placed in supra occlusion causing the posterior teeth to disclude. Rather than restoring occlusion by means of restoration, it is allowed to re-establish over time through a combination of intrusion and over-eruption. This in turn will increase the OVD. | | ==Overview== |
| | The Dahl effect is primarily observed in individuals who are genetically predisposed to salt-sensitive hypertension. This condition is characterized by an increase in blood pressure in response to high dietary salt intake. The phenomenon highlights the role of genetic factors in the regulation of blood pressure and the development of [[hypertension]]. |
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| == History == | | ==Mechanism== |
| | The mechanism underlying the Dahl effect involves complex interactions between genetic, environmental, and physiological factors. Individuals with salt-sensitive hypertension exhibit an exaggerated response to sodium intake, leading to increased blood volume and elevated blood pressure. This response is thought to be mediated by the [[renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system]] (RAAS), [[sympathetic nervous system]], and renal function. |
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| The idea of creating interocclusal space was first proposed by DJ Andersen in 1962. He introduced the concept of experimental malocclusion by inducing the over-eruption of teeth, placing restorations in the dentition in supra-occlusion.<ref name="ReferenceA">Anderson, D.J. "Tooth movement in experimental malocclusion". Archives of Oral Biology. 7 (1): 7–15. doi:10.1016/0003-9969(62)90043-2.</ref>
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| Anderson carried out a study on five human adult subjects aged 19–49 years; by placing a 0.5mm metal bite-raising cap on the occlusal surface of the subjects’ lower right first permanent molars, he found that each of the subjects were able to occlude their teeth after an experimental period of 23–41 days. He observed the changes in the distances of teeth in opposing arches using reference points on the capped tooth and it’s opponent, where he identified the introduction of an inter-occlusal space. It was not possible, however, to determine whether the creation of this space was due to the intrusion of the teeth in contact with the bite-raising cap or the eruption of the separated teeth due to the lack of fixed reference points.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
| | Genetic predisposition plays a crucial role in the Dahl effect. Certain genetic variants can affect the body's ability to excrete sodium, leading to sodium retention and increased blood pressure. Research has identified several genes associated with salt sensitivity, including those involved in sodium transport and regulation of vascular tone. |
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| In 1975, Bjorn L Dahl from the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Oslo became the first author through a series of papers to report the successful use of this technique for the management of the worn dentition.<ref name="Dahl, BJøRN L. 2842">Dahl, BJøRN L.; Krogstad, Olaf; Karlsen, Kjell (1975-07-01). "An alternative treatment in cases with advanced localized attrition". Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 2 (3): 209–214. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2842.1975.tb00914.x. ISSN 1365-2842.</ref> Along with Olaf Kronstadt and Kjell Karlsen, Dahl described the use of a bite-raising appliance to increase the available interocclusal space available for future restorations.<ref name="Dahl, BJøRN L. 2842"/>
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| The removable appliance was originally cast in cobalt chromium and placed on the palatal aspects of an 18 year old’s upper incisors which had been subject to localised attrition. Over a period of eight months, the appliance was worn 24 hours a day and over time enough space was created to allow the application of palatal gold inlays to the worn upper incisors.<ref name="Poyser, Neil 2005"/> Dahl found that it was a combination of intrusion of the anterior teeth in contact with the appliance (40%) and passive eruption of the unopposed posterior teeth (60%) that permitted the reestablishment of posterior occlusion whilst maintaining the interocclusal space.<ref>dahl b l, krogstad o. The effect of a partial bite raising splint on the occlusal face height. An x-ray cephalometric study in human adults. Acta odontol scand 1982; 40: 17-24</ref>
| | While genetics play a significant role, environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, and stress also influence the development of salt-sensitive hypertension. High dietary salt intake is a major environmental factor that can trigger the Dahl effect in susceptible individuals. |
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| Adhesive dentistry can be used to achieve the same results today, as well as the use of provisional restorations in the treatment of anterior tooth surface loss.<ref name=":1">Poyser, N. J.; Porter, R. W. J.; Briggs, P. F. A.; Chana, H. S.; Kelleher, M. G. D. (2005-06-11). "The Dahl Concept: past, present and future". British Dental Journal. 198 (11): 669–676. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812371. ISSN 0007-0610.</ref>
| | ==Clinical Implications== |
| | Understanding the Dahl effect has important clinical implications for the management of hypertension. Identifying individuals who are salt-sensitive can help tailor dietary recommendations and treatment strategies. Reducing salt intake is a key intervention for managing blood pressure in salt-sensitive individuals. |
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| == Clinical application == | | ==Research and Studies== |
| The Dahl concept is commonly used when an increase in the interocclusal space is required together with an increase in occlusal vertical dimension; for example when restoring a case of severe anterior tooth surface loss. Therefore, the main applications are for localised anterior wear caused by factors such as bulimia, GERD leading to severe dental erosion, resulting in insufficient interocclusal space for adequate restorations.
| | Dr. Lewis K. Dahl's research laid the foundation for understanding the relationship between salt intake and hypertension. His studies using animal models demonstrated the genetic basis of salt-sensitive hypertension and paved the way for further research in humans. |
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| The apparent lack of inter-occlusal space presents a dilemma for the restorative dentist. Without the dahl concept, one main approach would be to further reduce the occlusal height of the already worn teeth. However, this would lead to a lack of axial height and thus insufficient retention and resistance for conventional extra-coronal restorations. Tooth preparation and the associated loss of coronal tissue can risk further insult to the pulp and limit the options for future restoration replacement.<ref name="Poyser, Neil 2005"/> An alternative approach is to create the necessary space by reorganising the occlusion by means of an arbitrary increase of the vertical dimension of occlusion, i.e. the use of a dahl appliance. The creation of this interocclusal space will significantly reduce the amount of tooth preparation required, especially on the already compromised palatal surfaces of the maxillary anterior teeth.
| | ==Related Pages== |
| | * [[Hypertension]] |
| | * [[Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system]] |
| | * [[Sodium]] |
| | * [[Genetic predisposition]] |
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| Adaptation occurs over a period of some months: compensatory eruption of the posterior teeth will occur, together with some intrusion of the anterior teeth and potential growth of the [[alveolar bone]]. This will allow the posterior occlusion to reestablish at the new increased OVD, stabilizing the increased interocclusal space.
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| == Dahl appliance ==
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| The Dahl Appliance is used to generate inter-occlusal space in a particular area of the mouth. Traditionally this has been in order to aid the placement of restorations on worn anterior teeth, however the same principles can be applied to a variety of clinical situations.
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| It is accepted that alterations in the dentition can lead to changes in the morphology of the adult craniofacial complex. The need for the Dahl Appliance becomes apparent when patients with TSL (Tooth Surface Loss) present with accompanied dento-alveolar compensation of vertical height. For most patients, such physiological compensation allows for maintenance of occlusal contacts <ref name=":1" />
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| The original Dahl Appliance was a removable metal bite platform made with cobalt chromium, however today many different materials can be used.
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| Placing Dahl composites on the palatal aspect of anterior teeth with localised wear (i.e that seen in patients with bulimia or acid regurgitation issues) can separate the back teeth which over erupt creating space to restore the front teeth. The space created by the composite Dahl Appliance increases the available inter-occlusal area and so decreases the need to remove excessive tooth tissue to make room for the restorations.
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| A Dahl appliance should fulfil the following aims:
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| * A thickness of material should be placed on the incisal/occlusal aspect of those teeth where the creation of interocclusal space is necessary. No mucosal-bone component should be involved
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| * Thickness of the material placed should directly correspond to the required amount of inter-occlusal space, which will determine the increased in OVD as measured at specific site in the mouth.
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| * An occlusal bite platform should be constructed ideally to ensure the occlusal forces are directed along the long axis of teeth.
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| * Stable inter-occlusal contacts should be achieved.
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| * Movement of the discluded teeth should not be impeded by the appliance.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last=Poyser|first=N. J.|last2=Porter|first2=R. W. J.|last3=Briggs|first3=P. F. A.|last4=Chana|first4=H. S.|last5=Kelleher|first5=M. G. D.|date=2005-06-11|title=The Dahl Concept: past, present and future|url=http://www.nature.com/bdj/journal/v198/n11/full/4812371a.html?foxtrotcallback=true|journal=British Dental Journal|language=en|volume=198|issue=11|pages=669–676|doi=10.1038/sj.bdj.4812371|pmid=15951771|issn=0007-0610}}</ref>
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| == Advantages ==
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| The advantages of this approach are:
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| * Minimal removal of tooth substance is required to create the interocclusal space; therefore, the technique involves limited destruction (this is particularly important on the palatal surfaces of anterior teeth where substantial wear may have occurred. This may be due to conditions causing intrinsic wear, such as bulimia and acid reflux. As time has gone on, even less invasive techniques have been used).
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| * Lost OVD can be restored by increasing the vertical dimension.
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| * Minimisation of facial aging by restoring facial height.
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| * Safety.
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| * Relative simplicity as it is easy to use and adjust.
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| * Relatively reversible.
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| * Relatively cost effective approach.
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| * Today more aesthetic compared to Dahl’s original cobalt-chromium removable partial bite platform.
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| * Space creation occurs independent of age and sex.
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| == Limitations ==
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| <ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite journal |last1=Poser, Briggs, Porter, Chana |title=The Dahl concept: Past, present and future |journal=British Dental Journal |date=July 2005 |volume=11 |issue=198 |pages=669–676}}</ref>
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| The limitations of this approach are:
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| * Difficult to predict final occlusal contacts prior to treatment (dynamic process).
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| * Limited acceptance by GDPs internationally.
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| * Risk of plural symptoms (2% required root canal treatment following the procedure).<ref name="ReferenceB"/>
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| * Risk of periodontal problems (3-10% reported mild periodontal symptoms initially).<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Gough, Setchell |title=A retrospective study of 50 treatments using an appliance to produce localised occlusal space by relative axial tooth movement. |journal=Dent J |date=1999 |issue=187 |pages=134–139}}</ref>
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| * Risk of mild to moderate muscle dysfunction.
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| * Risk of relapse.
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| * Reports of failure in patients lacking stable occlusal contacts in ICP or RCP.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Hemmings, Darbar, Vaughan |title=Tooth wear treated with direct composite restorations at an increased vertical dimension: results at 30 months |journal=J Prosthet Dent |date=2000 |issue=83 |pages=287–293}}</ref>
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| == Success of Dahl concept ==
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| Planned occlusal changes can be tested using a removable appliance prior to permanent treatment. Dental composite based approaches to [[tooth surface loss]] allow for easy adjustment or removal if required. One study published in the British Dental Journal, 2011 found that patient satisfaction was high when composite restorations were used in the Dahl approach and that the median survival time was between 4.75 and 5.8 years.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Gulamali|first=A. B.|last2=Hemmings|first2=K. W.|last3=Tredwin|first3=C. J.|last4=Petrie|first4=A.|date=2011-08-27|title=Survival analysis of composite Dahl restorations provided to manage localised anterior tooth wear (ten year follow-up)|url=http://www.nature.com/bdj/journal/v211/n4/full/sj.bdj.2011.683.html?foxtrotcallback=true|journal=British Dental Journal|language=en|volume=211|issue=4|pages=E9|doi=10.1038/sj.bdj.2011.683|pmid=21869770|issn=0007-0610}}</ref>
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Tooth wear]]
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A phenomenon related to blood pressure and salt intake
The Dahl effect refers to the relationship between dietary salt intake and blood pressure, particularly the genetic predisposition of certain individuals to develop hypertension when consuming a high-salt diet. This concept is named after Dr. Lewis K. Dahl, who conducted pioneering research in the field of hypertension and its connection to salt intake.
Overview[edit]
The Dahl effect is primarily observed in individuals who are genetically predisposed to salt-sensitive hypertension. This condition is characterized by an increase in blood pressure in response to high dietary salt intake. The phenomenon highlights the role of genetic factors in the regulation of blood pressure and the development of hypertension.
Mechanism[edit]
The mechanism underlying the Dahl effect involves complex interactions between genetic, environmental, and physiological factors. Individuals with salt-sensitive hypertension exhibit an exaggerated response to sodium intake, leading to increased blood volume and elevated blood pressure. This response is thought to be mediated by the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), sympathetic nervous system, and renal function.
Genetic Factors[edit]
Genetic predisposition plays a crucial role in the Dahl effect. Certain genetic variants can affect the body's ability to excrete sodium, leading to sodium retention and increased blood pressure. Research has identified several genes associated with salt sensitivity, including those involved in sodium transport and regulation of vascular tone.
Environmental Factors[edit]
While genetics play a significant role, environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, and stress also influence the development of salt-sensitive hypertension. High dietary salt intake is a major environmental factor that can trigger the Dahl effect in susceptible individuals.
Clinical Implications[edit]
Understanding the Dahl effect has important clinical implications for the management of hypertension. Identifying individuals who are salt-sensitive can help tailor dietary recommendations and treatment strategies. Reducing salt intake is a key intervention for managing blood pressure in salt-sensitive individuals.
Research and Studies[edit]
Dr. Lewis K. Dahl's research laid the foundation for understanding the relationship between salt intake and hypertension. His studies using animal models demonstrated the genetic basis of salt-sensitive hypertension and paved the way for further research in humans.
Related Pages[edit]
