Steps for Increasing the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion with David Bloom

Are you confident when increasing the vertical dimension?

How do you plan, stage, and sequence a full-mouth case safely?

What’s the right deprogramming method—leaf gauge, Kois appliance, or something else?

Dr. David Bloom (https://www.davidbloomdentist. com) 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.

Protrusive 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.

Highlights of this episode:

00:00 Trailer

00:55 Introduction

04:43 Guest Introduction: Dr. David Bloom

10:25 Equilibration Techniques Explained

11:18  Interjection #1

15:50  Opening Vertical Dimension vs. Orthodontics

18:06 Interjection #2

23:05 Whitening and Restorative Solutions

25:27 Guidelines for Raising Vertical Dimension

25:52 Interjection #3

29:28 Midroll

32:49 Guidelines for Raising Vertical Dimension

36:06 Visual Try-In and Adapting Vertical Dimension

40:16 Case Planning and Execution

41:16 Interjection #4

43:42 Case Planning and Execution

50:23 Material Preference for Provisionals

52:00 Bite Registration and Final Adjustments

55:06 Do's and Don'ts for Clinicians

57:15 Conclusion and Resources

58:59 Outro

A new website is launching soon by Dr. David Bloom — https://courses. www.ppcontinuum.com/joinus

Also, Dr. David Bloom’s hands-on courses on veneers and minimally invasive dentistry - https://www.ace-courses.co. uk/veneers-course

If you found this episode valuable, you’ll definitely want to watch PDP197: Vertical Dimension – Don’t Be Scared!, part of Occlusion Month.