A case of functional recovery with complete dentures using piezography for a patient with aggressive periodontitis

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 39-year-old woman who visited the hospital complaining of difficulty in mastication with a complete denture. A new denture was manufactured by piezography to restore functionality. Piezography achieved a form that was in harmony with the movement of the living body and the lingualized occlusion reduced the lateral force of the denture during functioning and secured the tongue space. Therefore, the denture was maintained and stabilized, and masticatory function was restored.

Discussion: Piezography is a useful technique for obtaining denture stability in cases with high ridge resorption. In addition, food crushing ability was improved by adding lingualized occlusion.

Conclusion: A complete denture that matched the movement of the living body was attached to the young patient, and masticatory function and QOL were improved.