2022 Volume 14 Issue 3 Pages 309-312
Patient: A 68-year-old male patient visited our hospital with the chief complaint of difficulty in mastication due to teeth mobility. At the first visit, most of the upper teeth exhibited periodontitis but the vertical dimension was maintained. The upper teeth were extracted, and an immediate complete denture was provided. After a six-month healing period, eight implants were placed and immediate temporization was performed. Another six months after the immediate restoration, a final impression was made and the vertical dimension was reproduced by connecting the temporal restoration with a working cast.
Discussion: To date, the superstructure, soft tissue, and hard tissue surrounding the implants remain in good shape. To maintain the good condition, it is necessary to follow up the occlusal position on a regular basis.
Conclusion: In this case, a successful outcome was obtained due to the minimum shifts of the dental arch and vertical dimension by sequential prosthetic procedures.
