Case Reports (Specialist)
A Case Report Involving the Improvement of Masticatory Disturbance for a Patient with Congenital Occlusion Disorder Using Prosthetic Treatment
2012 Volume 4 Issue 2 Pages 219-222
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2012 Volume 4 Issue 2 Pages 219-222
Patient: The patient was a 20-year-old female suffering from dental malocclusion in the left lower quadrant. Occlusion could not be achieved on the left side, though orthodontic treatment was conducted twice. The final restoration was performed using resin-bonded porcelain veneer crowns with metal substructure reinforcement to achieve occlusal support on the left side including the missing areas.
Discussion:The patient's quality of life with regard to mastication improved because this procedure allowed her to masticate bilaterally. It was also effective in reducing the burden on her right teeth by eliminating the balancing occlusal contact and allowing bilateral mastication, maintaining the symmetry of features by preventing masticatory muscle hypertrophy, and reducing the risk of temporomandibular joint disorder.
Conclusion:The masticatory dysfunction of the patient with congenital malocclusion improved using a maxillomandibular fixed prosthesis, and a good outcome was achieved.
