2011 Volume 3 Issue 2 Pages 170-173
Patient: The patient was a 58-year-old woman who had chronic periodontitis and morphological and functional complex dysfunction. Various problems were solved by integrated preprosthetic treatments such as minor tooth movement and periodontal surgery which included periodontal regeneration therapy. Afterwards, posterior occlusal reconstruction was carried out, and the patient's oral condition considerably improved with regards to oral hygiene and function.
Discussion: When extensive prosthetic treatment such as in this case is carried out, it is necessary to decide the efficient treatment order based on an accurate diagnosis. Four years have passed since definitive restorations were placed. Maintenance therapy and oral hygiene instruction are continuously given to the patient every 6 months to keep the excellent oral condition.
Conclusion: This case shows the importance of integrated preprosthetic treatments to enable good prognosis.
