A Case Report of a Prosthodontic and Orthodontic Combination Therapy to Maintain the Optimum Mandibular Position during Orthodontic Therapy

Abstract

Patient: A 40-year-old female whose chief complaint was esthetic disturbance with her protraction and interdental separation of the maxillary incisor region. A prosthodontic and orthodontic combination therapy that enabled full arch orthodontics with the optimal mandibular position kept by prosthodontic craniomandibular repositioning methodology, e.g., occlusal bonding was utilized in this study. After wearing a stabilization appliance, metal onlays were set on the occlusal surface of the lower molars to keep the mandibular position identical to the removable appliance.
Discussion: It was possible to stabilize and maintain the optimal mandibular position during orthodontic therapy with the occlusal bonding method.
Conclusion: This case shows the prosthodontic and orthodontic combination therapy is a useful and preconscious therapy in patients who need simultaneous jaw repositioning and orthodontic treatment.