A case report of rehabilitation using a removable dental prosthesis for masticatory disturbance

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 76-year-old female with the chief complaint of masticatory disturbance. According to the assessment, improvement or increase in the vertical mandibular position without orthodontics treatment would have been difficult. The use of a removable dental prosthesis markedly improved functionality for this patient.

Discussion: The maxillary occlusal plane was easily improved by treatment using the removable dental prosthesis. Three years passed without any functional or esthetic problems since the definitive prosthesis was provided.

Conclusion: The use of a removable dental prosthesis was effective in attempting to raise the bite in a case of deep bite.