2022 Volume 14 Issue 3 Pages 297-300
Patient: The patient was a 63-year-old male who complained of masticatory disturbance and esthetic problem due to the loss of a bridge in the mandibular left posterior region and extensive tooth wear. To correct the decreased vertical occlusal dimension and the lack of prosthodontic space, a treatment denture was used to increase the dimension. Fixed and removable combination prosthodontic management was delivered as the final treatment.
Discussion: In this case, the treatment denture was used to increase the vertical occlusal dimension and the patient’s adaptation was confirmed. It is considered that occlusal reconstruction suitable for the patient was completed safely and surely.
Conclusions: It is considered that increasing the vertical occlusal dimension to obtain prosthodontic space may be effective for reconstructing oral function and esthetics in partially edentulous patients with extensive tooth wear.
