A case of maxillary anterior prosthesis with insufficient clearance corrected by bite raising

Abstract

Patient: A 73-year-old male presented with the chief complaint of poor esthetics and masticatory disorder due to fracture of the maxillary right central incisor tooth. Upon examination, a molar defect, crown fracture, and moderate wear over multiple teeth were found, resulting in an irregular occlusal plane and insufficient anterior prosthetic clearance due to a decrease in the occlusal vertical dimension. The patient’s masticatory function and esthetics were improved by bite raising and correcting the occlusal plane.

Discussion: After correcting the occlusal vertical dimension and occlusal plane based on anatomy with temporary restoration, the patient’s masticatory ability and esthetics were evaluated over a sufficient observation period, which is considered to have resulted in a good outcome.

Conclusion: Good results were obtained by performing bite raising for insufficient clearance of the anterior prosthetic.