A case of occlusal reconstruction with treatment denture for multiple missing teeth

Abstract

Patient: A 64-year-old man complained of masticatory disturbance (Eichner B4) resulting from loss of retention of a mandibular removable partial denture (RPD). A broken clasp of the old denture, worn artificial teeth, extruded teeth as well as low occlusal vertical dimension were found. At first, treatment dentures were used to improve the occlusal position. After a reassessment, the improved occlusal position was transferred into the final dentures.

Discussion: In this case with multiple missing teeth and loss of occlusal support, accurately setting the occlusal position for the final dentures resulted in stable occlusion and good prognosis. Treatment dentures explored morphologically and functionally allowable occlusion position.

Conclusion: The use of treatment dentures effectively improved the jaw relationship in this RPD case with non-occlusal vertical support.