A case of complete denture with proper occlusal position using therapeutic dentures

Abstract

Patient: A 67-year-old man visited the hospital with the complaints of denture pain and inability to bite. Therefore, therapeutic dentures were manufactured to correct the occlusal plane and the adjustment curve. The occlusal adjustment was repeated to obtain stable tapping at the centric relation. Since the occlusion was stable and it became possible to chew with the therapeutic denture, the final dentures were manufactured by following the morphology of the therapeutic dentures as much as possible.

Discussion: By adjusting the occlusal position by tapping at the centric relation of the chewing with therapeutic dentures and modifying their morphology, it was possible to manufacture a final prosthetic device with high predictability, and to improve oral-related QOL and satisfaction with the denture.

Conclusion: Good results were obtained by manufacturing prosthetic devices while confirming the stability of occlusion using therapeutic dentures.