Abstract
Patient: The patient was a 76-year-old male with the complaints of denture base fracture and pain of the masseter muscle. A diagnosis of infraocclusion, caused by loss of molar occlusal support and attrition of teeth, was made. The occlusal vertical dimension was increased by treatment dentures. Finally, metal-structured dentures were inserted.
Discussion: The metal-structured dentures were effective for treating the loss of molar occlusal support and attrition of teeth. The occlusal vertical dimension was increased and pain of the masseter muscle was cured.
Conclusion: The treatment dentures were applied to this patient with myalgic pain caused by infraocclusion in order to improve the occlusal vertical dimension. Subsequent application of the final prosthesis resulted in a positive outcome.
