A case report of improvement in stability of dentures and lip support by increase of occlusal vertical dimension

Abstract

Patient: A 73-year-old woman complained of loose dentures and poor esthetics. The diagnosis determined that the occlusal height had decreased due to the misalignment. A metal base denture was designed considering the connecting rigidity between the abutment tooth and the denture, crown restoration was performed as a preprosthetic treatment, and the metal base denture was attached.

Discussion: Occlusal elevation improved the denture spaces, and a denture with improved esthetics could be fabricated. A good prognosis was obtained by a design that increased the strength of the connection between the abutment tooth and denture, dispersing the occlusal force and suppressing the movement of the denture.

Conclusion: In this case of non-vertical stop occlusion due to a decrease in occlusal height, it was possible to resolve the chief complaint by occlusal elevation and the attachment of a final prosthesis with increased connecting rigidity.