Abstract
Patient: A 66-year-old man presented with the chief complaint of masticatory disturbance caused by multiple missing teeth. His occlusal status was Eichner class C1, with no removal partial dentures (RPDs). Temporary RPDs were fabricated to restore chewing function, and were adjusted until the occlusion stabilized, then crown prostheses and RPDs were made.
Discussion: For patients without vertical stop in occlusion, it is important to reduce the difference in support ability between edentulous and non-edentulous areas. In this case, the remaining teeth were stabilized by connecting them to fixed prostheses, and RPDs were designed to distribute occlusal forces over the teeth and the edentulous alveolar ridge. The metal frames of the RPDs provided enough resistance against bending forces.
Conclusion: This case with non-vertical stop occlusion was successfully rehabilitated using RPDs to provide occlusal support.
