Abstract
Patient: The patient was an 18-year-old male with congenital partial edentulism presenting with esthetic and mastication disorders related to the edentulous spaces. Surgical orthodontic treatment for improving the mandibular protraction had already been completed before the patient was referred to our department. After clinical examination, the remaining edentulous spaces were corrected by minor orthodontic treatment to improve the condition for further prosthetic rehabilitation. Subsequently, an implant-supported denture for the posterior missing space and fixed partial dentures for the anterior missing space were inserted. Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) was evaluated by a self-administered questionnaire before and after the rehabilitation.
Discussion: Signs of inflammation or progressive bone resorption were not found around the implant fixtures during periodical recalls. Assessment of OHRQOL revealed that the patient’s OHRQOL had improved after insertion of the implant-supported fixed prosthesis (IFPs).
Conclusion: The patient’s OHRQOL was improved after rehabilitation with IFPs based on an interdisciplinary approach in collaboration with orthodontists.
