Restoration of Oral Function on Nonvertical Stop Occlusion by Removable Partial Denture: A Case Report

Abstract

Patient: A 74-year-old female complained of masticatory disturbance caused by oralmucosa pain beneath the dentures. The patient had no vertical stop or lower occlusal vertical dimension evident from facial appearance, and marked ridge resorption was confirmed. After previous treatment of periodontal tissue and prosthetic appliance, recovery of the occlusal function wasattained by aremovable partial denture based on a correct imbalance of the occlusal vertical dimension and the occlusal plane of in-use partial dentures.
Discussion: In this case, making an arrangement of denture rigidity and intercalary defect capsize accomplished an early improvement of masticatory function.
Conclusion: Concerning a case of lower occlusal vertical dimension and nonvertical stop occlusion, the recovery of function using a removable partial denture with appropriate previous treatment and denture planning is found to result in a good prognosis.