Abstract
Patient: The patient was a 61-year-old female who visited our hospital with the chief complaint of difficulty in mastication when wearing dentures. Occlusal support had been lost in the molar region, and mild mobility of the upper incisors was noted. Occlusal reconstruction with dental implants was considered, however, the bone volume of the maxillary molar region was poor, preventing implant placement in the maxilla. The final prostheses selected were a removable denture for the maxilla and an implant superstructure for the mandible.
Discussion: The occlusal relationship and fitting of the denture base were favorable at 3 years after the completion of treatment. The upper incisors revealed neither median diastema nor labial inclination and reduced tooth mobility, therefore it was suggested that occlusal reconstruction in the molar region had reduced the load on the upper incisors.
Conclusion: Occlusal reconstruction in the molar region improved the masticatory function and reduced the load in the upper incisors.
