2013 Volume 5 Issue 2 Pages 212-215
Patient: The patient, a 73-year-old male, complained of masticatory disturbance resulting from non-conformity of his lower removable partial dentures. To correct the esthetic appearance and the decreased occlusal diameter resulting from extensive loss of dentine, caused by significant tooth wear, we reconstructed the occlusion with prosthetic treatment.
Discussion: We used a provisional restoration to set a good mandibular position, and we achieved a favorable outcome because the prosthetic device was constructed after a long-term follow-up.
Conclusion: In the event of masticatory disturbance because of a substantial loss of dentine, a result of occlusal wear, it is essential to repair the morphology of the tooth crown and the occlusal diameter, the performing reversible functional checks before starting treatment.
