A case of implant treatment with occlusal force management

Abstract

Patient: A 59-year-old female visited our hospital with a chief complaint of difficulty in chewing due to pain of the maxillary anterior teeth. Root fractures of the maxillary anterior teeth and attrition of the natural teeth were observed. We suspected excessive occlusal force due to bruxism, and performed implant treatment with an oral appliance during and after the treatment period.

Discussion: It was suggested that good progress was obtained by confirming that the patient could wear the oral appliance before beginning the implant treatment and could keep wearing the oral appliance after the installation of the final prostheses.

Conclusion: Force control during and after the treatment was important for this patient.