Case Reports (Specialist)
A case report of implant treatment on missing molars with decreased occlusal vertical dimension
2022 Volume 14 Issue 3 Pages 265-268
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2022 Volume 14 Issue 3 Pages 265-268
Patient: The patient was a 54-year-old woman, with the chief complaints of esthetic dissatisfaction in the maxillary anterior region and difficulty in chewing due to bilateral missing molars. Objectively, a decreased vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and imbalanced occlusal plane were observed. The patient was willing to receive a removable denture treatment. Implant-supported fixed prosthesis and fixed partial denture (FPD) treatments were planned, in addition to restoring VDO.
Discussion: The patient has been recalled periodically since the final prosthesis was delivered. The patient was satisfied with the treatment without any specific problems, such as fracture or detachment, during the 5-year follow-up period.
Conclusions: The main complaint could be solved by the implant-supported fixed prosthesis and FPD treatments by increasing the VDO, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
