Prosthetic treatment for a patient with maxillary anterior teeth missing and a remarkable difference of maxillary and mandibular size: a case report

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 66-year-old woman with maxillary anterior teeth missing and a remarkable difference of maxillary and mandibular size. She complained of poor appearance of the maxillary anterior prosthesis.

Discussion: A maxillary telescopic denture and mandibular crown prostheses were inserted. Alteration of the occlusal plane using provisional restorations, including a treatment denture, and adequate confirmation of fit and esthetics before placing the final dentures, improved patient satisfaction.

Conclusion: The prosthodontic treatment with the removable partial denture based on the concept of rigid support resulted in improved esthetic appreciation and adequate satisfaction, which may have contributed to success for a certain period.