A case report of rehabilitation using a bone-anchored fixed partial denture for a patient with reduced occlusal support

Abstract

Patient: A 62-year-old woman complained of difficulty of mastication due to the movement of a maxillary anterior denture. The patient had occlusal contact only on the right premolars and used a removable partial denture on her maxillary anterior and mandibular molars. A fixed implant-supported partial denture successfully restored masticatory function in non-vertical stop-like occlusion and maintained the stability of the remaining teeth.

Discussion: The fixed implant-supported denture increased the occlusal-supporting area and contributed to the restoration of masticatory function in the patient who had non-vertical stop-like occlusion.

Conclusion: Functional restoration using a fixed implant-supported partial denture was successfully achieved in a patient with a non-vertical stop-like occlusion.