Abstract
Patient: The patient was a 62-year-old woman with severe periodontitis associated with insufficient occlusal support and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Following initial treatment with an occlusal sprint, a fixed prosthesis and rigid support removable denture with metal base were fabricated to connect mobile teeth and to recover occlusal support.
Discussion: Besides periodontal treatment, the dental prosthesis improved teeth mobility and provided sound occlusal function. Because the attrition of artificial teeth caused a relapse of TMD problems, maintenance of suffficient occlusal support was indispensable for this patient.
Conclusion: In cases of severe periodontal problems, the maintenance of occlusal functions with dental prosthesis should be considered as an important part of periodontal treatment.
