Case Reports (Specialist)
A case of occlusal support reconstruction by implant treatment for a patient with bilateral free-end missing
2021 Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages 253-256
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2021 Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages 253-256
Patient: The patient was a 59-year-old woman. Her chief complaint was masticatory disturbance and esthetic dissatisfaction due to incompatibility of dentures and dislodgement of multiple fixed prosthodontic devices. Infraocclusion due to loss of occlusal support in the molar parts was also observed. After performing bite-raising by using a treatment denture and confirming stability of the mandibular position, prosthodontic treatments with dental implants were performed.
Discussion: In the present case, occlusal support in the molar parts with an appropriate occlusal vertical dimension improved the infraocclusion, and a stable postoperative course was obtained.
Conclusion: Masticatory disturbance and esthetic dissatisfaction were improved by bite-raising with a treatment denture and by occlusal support with dental implants.
