Case Reports (Specialist)
A case report of improved masticatory function by bite-raising for a patient with partial dentition defect caused by excessive attrition
2023 Volume 15 Issue 4 Pages 495-498
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2023 Volume 15 Issue 4 Pages 495-498
Patient: A 73-year-old man complained of difficulty with mastication caused by inability to use a removable partial denture to replace lost mandibular molars due to pain. Moreover, the patient was dissatisfied with the appearance of the remaining natural teeth as they were chipped and sharp.
Discussion: A treatment denture and occlusal splint were used to determine the horizontal and vertical maxillomandibular relationships. Confirming the functionality and esthetics by provisional restorations contributed to the long-term stability of the definitive prostheses, leading to improvement of the patient’s oral-related QOL.
Conclusion: In a patient with decreased vertical dimension of occlusion and occlusal contact between the remaining teeth, an occlusal splint and a treatment denture determined the vertical dimension of occlusion, resulting in a high degree of patient satisfaction.
