A case report of occlusal reconstruction using overdenture and cross-arch bridge

Abstract

Patient: A 72-year-old man presented with the chief complaint of masticatory dysfunction due to missing teeth and maladaptation of dentures. Combined periodontal treatment was conducted, and maxillary overdenture and mandibular cross-arch fixed prosthetics were placed for multiple missing teeth and reduced periodontal support.

Discussion: Occlusal improvement using treatment dentures and provisional restorations and appropriate periodontal therapy produced favorable results. The maxillary overdenture and mandibular cross-arch bridge with distal cantilever were used for the final restoration. The prognosis was good due to adequate periodontal therapy and prosthetic treatment.

Conclusion: The prognosis was good due to adequate periodontal therapy and prosthetic treatment for this patient who had multiple missing teeth and reduced periodontal support with advanced periodontal disease.