A case of full mouth reconstruction with diagnostic wax-up

Abstract

Objective: In the daily clinical dentistry, it is very important to understand the classification of Lytle & Skurow in restorative dentistry and properly apply it to the patients. I would like to reconsider each step through a case of Class III in the said classification, for which full mouth reconstruction seemed necessary. Method: With patient's consent and based on basic dental information I picked out problems. After more detailed examination and assessment, I explained a treatment plan to a patient and decided the treatment policy; then I informed the flow of full mouth reconstruction to the patient. Result: The patient was satisfied esthetically and functionally. From the dentistʼs point of view, no biological and structural problems were apparent. Conclusion: It is very important for a dentist and a patient to have shared understanding of potential risk factors, which cannot be removed (e.g., bad habitude and excessive bite force). It is confirmed that careful step-wise procedures facilitate occlusal reconstruction with long-term stability.