A case report of occlusal reconstruction for anterior reverse articulation

Abstract

Patient: A 61-year-old woman presented with the chief complaint of mastication difficulty due to ill-fitting dentures. Full-mouth treatment was performed after implant installation.

Discussion: Five and a half years after the treatment, no significant change was observed in the occlusion. Long-term stability of the occlusion was achieved with the use of monolithic zirconia that restrains changes in occlusal form, supports oral implants for occlusion, and removes malocclusion in lateral excursions by improving the functional reverse articulation.

Conclusion: In this case, both the application of oral implant treatment and the improvement of functional reverse articulation led to the restoration of masticatory function.