Case Reports (Specialist)
A case of prosthodontic treatment with a removable dental prosthesis for a patient with severe periodontal disease
2023 Volume 15 Issue 4 Pages 491-494
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2023 Volume 15 Issue 4 Pages 491-494
Patient: A 71-year-old man visited our hospital because of movement of the anterior mandibular teeth and occlusal pain. The maxillary dentition comprised complete dentures, while 76|456 had implant-supported fixed prostheses. However, irregular occlusal planes were detected for those dental prostheses. Preservation of 32|123 was considered too difficult, necessitating extraction. A complete maxillary denture was attached, and an implant overdenture (IOD) with locator abutment was attached to the mandible.
Discussion: Correcting the occlusal plane with a new dental prosthesis and applying an IOD with locator abutment to the mandible enabled dental treatment with excellent functionality and ease of cleaning.
Conclusion: Dental treatment with a removable dental prosthesis may facilitate a good prognosis for patients with irregular occlusal planes.
