Abstract
Patient: A 51-year-old female presented with the chief complaint being discomfort at the marginal gingiva in relation to the left mandibular premolar region and difficulty in mastication resulting from missing teeth in the left mandibular molars. After treating the gingiva around the remaining teeth, we placed a partial denture using the milling technique to restore the occlusion.
Discussion: Four years after the partial denture was placed, root fracture of the abutment tooth was observed. The damage may have occurred because of the high functional force exerted on this tooth. However, an objective evaluation indicated positive results with respect to quality of life, and we concluded that the treatment plan had been appropriate for this patient.
Conclusion: Because the patient had lost a molar on one side, the milling technique employed to suppress movement of the denture when functioning was effective in restoring masticatory function and improving quality of life.
