2023 Volume 15 Issue 1 Pages 97-100
Patient: The patient was a 70-year-old man who complained of masticatory difficulties due to mobility and pain in the left lower molar area. The teeth that were diagnosed as having severe periodontitis were extracted. Next, while maintaining the occlusal vertical dimension as much as possible with removable dentures, four implants were placed and fixed full-mouth implant-supported prostheses were inserted in both jaws.
Discussion: Cleaning instructions and adjustment of the basal surface form were performed with provisional restorations. It was considered that a good prognosis was obtained by transferring the form to the final prostheses, which were not only functional but also easy to clean.
Conclusion: Fixed full-mouth implant-supported rehabilitation using removable dentures while treating the patient who had masticatory disturbance due to severe periodontitis led to improved oral health-related quality of life and chewing ability.
