What Is Interarch Space?

1. the vertical distance between the maxillary and mandibular arches under conditions of vertical dimensions that must be specified; 2. the vertical distance between maxillary and mandibular ridges. Synonym(s): interalveolar space, interridge distance.

How do you measure Interarch space?

The interarch distance is assessed and measured with a ruler on an articulator to determine the available space in seeking possible treatment options to restore the missing dentition.

What is the interarch distance?

[ ĭn′tər-ärch′ ] n. The vertical distance between the maxillary and mandibular arches under specific conditions of vertical dimensions.