A case report on an esthetic problem caused by jaw movement excursion treated with a dental implant

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 36-year-old female who had esthetic dissatisfaction with the maxillary anterior teeth. After examination, the patient’s chief complaint was diagnosed as severe periodontitis associated with occlusal interference. The tooth that was diagnosed as hopeless and the tooth that was causing occlusal interference were both extracted. After periodontal therapy and an evaluation of the occlusal position, an implant prosthesis was delivered to improve the esthetic and occlusal problems.

Discussion: The occlusal position was evaluated by a dental articulator, in order to determine where the occlusal interference was occurring. Implant prosthesis treatment was planned accurately by re-evaluating the occlusal position at the time of reexamination after basic treatment for periodontal disease, resulting in a favorable outcome.

Conclusion: Implant prosthesis treatment with the evaluation of occlusal position utilizing a dental articulator improved the esthetic dissatisfaction of a patient caused by occlusal disorder.