2024 Volume 16 Issue 2 Pages 287-290
Patient: A 77-year-old female patient complained of significant masticatory dysfunction despite treatment with removable dentures after the removal of dental implants in the maxilla and mandibular molar area. In order to restore masticatory function, implant-supported fixed prosthodontic treatments were reapplied to the missing teeth in the maxilla and mandible, and fixed prosthodontic treatments were applied to the remaining teeth in the mandible.
Discussion: Patients with a history of implant treatment might experience masticatory dysfunction and discomfort caused by removable prosthodontic treatment. It is therefore considered that the reapplication of an implant-supported fixed prosthodontic treatment was effective.
Conclusion: In the present case of masticatory dysfunction which was not improved by removable prosthodontic treatment, the implant-supported fixed prosthodontic treatment contributed to the restoration of masticatory function and improvement of patient satisfaction.
