Comments regarding: Kim KA, Oh WS, Lee JJ. Recording an accurate maxillomandibular relationship by adding vertical stops to the occlusal rims. J Prosthet Dent 2019;121:242-245.

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We read the article entitled “Recording an accurate maxillomandbular relationship by adding vertical stops to the occlusal rims” by Kim et al 1 Kim K.A. Oh W.S. Lee J.J. Recording an accurate maxillomandibular relationship by adding vertical stops to the occlusal rims. J Prosthet Dent. 2019; 121: 242-245 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF Scopus (2) Google Scholar with great interest. Different methods of registering centric relation have been described 2 Yurkstas A.A. Kapur K.K. Factors influencing centric relation records in edentulous mouths. J Prosthet Dent. 1964; 14: 1054-1065 Abstract Full Text PDF Scopus (21) Google Scholar , 3 Shanahan T.E.J. Physiologic jaw relations and occlusion of complete dentures. J Prosthet Dent. 1955; 5: 319-324 Abstract Full Text PDF Scopus (34) Google Scholar , 4 Dixon D.L. Overview of articulation materials and methods for the prosthodontic patient. J Prosthet Dent. 2000; 83: 235-247 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (16) Google Scholar ; the most common method being the wax record procedure. 2 Yurkstas A.A. Kapur K.K. Factors influencing centric relation records in edentulous mouths. J Prosthet Dent. 1964; 14: 1054-1065 Abstract Full Text PDF Scopus (21) Google Scholar However, there have been contradictory reports on recording centric relation by this technique. 5 Wright W.H. Use of intra-oral jaw relation wax records in completed denture prosthesis. J Am Dent Assoc. 1939; 26: 542-555 Abstract Full Text PDF Google Scholar , 6 Gysi A. Practical application of research results in denture construction. J Am Dent Assoc. 1929; 16: 199-223 Abstract Full Text PDF Google Scholar , 7 Trapozzano V.R. Occlusal records. J Prosthet Dent. 1955; 5: 325-332 Abstract Full Text PDF Scopus (18) Google Scholar Uneven contact in the occlusal rims can result in uneven pressure on the denture-supporting tissues and subsequent errors in centric relation recording as stated by Gysi. 6 Gysi A. Practical application of research results in denture construction. J Am Dent Assoc. 1929; 16: 199-223 Abstract Full Text PDF Google Scholar Therefore, equalization of contacts on the denture-supporting areas or, more precisely, equalization of vertical contacts has been considered as a basic requirement for recording centric relation. 8 Kingery R.H. A review of some of the problems associated with centric relation. J Prosthet Dent. 1952; : 307-319 Google Scholar