Occlusal reconstruction by removable partial dentures for a case with multiple missing teeth

Abstract

Patient: A 49-year-old man complained of frequent fracture and unstableness during use of maxillary complete dentures. Inadequate shape of the dentures, inappropriate maxillomandibular relationship, and instability of the intercuspal position were observed. The maxillomandibular relationship and occlusal position were recovered using treatment dentures, and definitive dentures were set after reassessment of his oral conditions.

Discussion: An appropriate maxillomandibular relationship was obtained by using the treatment dentures. The gothic arch tracing method was useful for confirming the proper mandibular position. The distribution of occlusal force on his occlusal arches by the relevant occlusal position, the proper design and the esthetics of the dentures were fundamental for the function and stability of the dentures.

Conclusion: An appropriate maxillomandibular relationship and occlusal parameters are important for favorable clinical outcomes of denture treatment.