A Case of Maxillary Anterior Implant Prostheses with Occlusal Reconstruction for Ensuring Prosthetic Space

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 59-year-old man whose chief complaints were esthetic dissatisfaction and difficulty in chewing due to removal of partial dentures in the maxillary anterior region. The occlusal vertical dimension was increased by provisional restoration for occlusal reconstruction. Subsequently, implant-supported fixed prostheses were fabricated for the maxillary anterior region.

Discussion: A night guard was provided to the patient after delivery of the final prostheses, and the patient was recalled periodically. The patient is very satisfied with this treatment without any specific problems during the 3-year follow-up period.

Conclusions: The implant treatment with bite rising mitigated the esthetic dissatisfaction and difficulty in chewing of this patient who was suffering from decreased vertical dimension and intermediary defect in the maxillary anterior region.