Abstract
Presented in this article is a case of a patient with a chief complaint with a“ masticatory problem”. In consideration for the patient’s request for restoration of masticatory function, preservation of natural teeth, and a short treatment period, occlusal reconstruction with implant treatment was selected. Respecting the patient’s demand and systemic condition—the patient is considering a pacemaker surgery—the treatment plan was scrutinized, calculating the risks of the surgical procedure and the treatment period. As a result, selected for the maxilla was the attachment denture and for the mandible implant treatment to replace missing teeth in posterior region, and the surgery was carried out with an anesthetist on duty for the whole-body management. As at 5 years and 6 months post surgery, the condition of peri-implant and natural teeth were stable. Through this case, I have come to rethink about role of implant in occlusal reconstruction in everyday clinical context.
