2013 Volume 5 Issue 2 Pages 208-211
Patient: A 60-year-old male complained of reciprocal clicking on the bilateral temporomandibularjoint (TMJ) and masticatory disturbance. A treatment denture was fabricated for the missing mandibular right molars. This denture was inserted to improve occlusal vertical dimension and for protrusive repositioning of the mandibular position. After improving the main complaint and a follow-up, we planned occlusal reconstruction with fixed prostheses and removal denture for the final prosthetic treatment.
Discussion: The provided occlusal reconstruction could release masticatory disturbance with temporomandibular joint disk displacement. In this case, a modification of the mandibular position with a prosthetic appliance was effective treatment.
Conclusion: Occlusal reconstruction and bite rising were applied to the patient with reciprocal clicking of the TMJ. Although he made satisfactory progress, long time follow-up with periodic and prosthodontic examination will be required in the future.
