Case Reports (Specialist)
A case report of recovery of occlusal function with implant therapy to avoid the risk of non-vertical stop occlusion
2020 Volume 12 Issue 3 Pages 296-299
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2020 Volume 12 Issue 3 Pages 296-299
Patient: A 52-year-old female complained of masticatory disorder caused by missing mandibular molars and esthetic disorder because of malocclusion of the mandibular anterior teeth. After orthodontic treatment, non-vertical stop occlusion and low occlusal vertical dimension were observed. Removable partial dentures and provisional bridges were used to restore the mandibular position. After achieving occlusal support by implants, a porcelain fused to metal crown was made in accordance with the custom incisal table to provide relevant anterior guidance, and occlusal support was acquired by dental implants. Anterior guidance was then reconstructed with the custom incisal table and a porcelain fused to metal crown was fabricated.
Discussion: The risk of collapse of occlusion caused by non-vertical stop occlusion was reduced by mandible repositioning and occlusal support by implants.
Conclusion: The use of implant prostheses improved the occlusal relationship, esthetics and patient’s oral health-related quality of life.
