1997 Volume 18 Issue 3 Pages 413-422
This clinical report is a 23-year record of a case that was practiced on the basis of gnathology.
In the initial oral examination, it was apparent that the patient's oral condition was on the edge of collapse. In 1975, primary full mouth reconstruction was completed successfully by bite raising. In the first-year recall, in 1976, her oral condition was stable and her oral function was normal. However, it was to be our last contact with the patient for 20 years. But, 3 years ago, the patient visited our clinic with complaint of swelling in the anterior teeth's area. Finally, anterior guidance in the partially reestablished and recovery was carried out, by placing implants in the maxillary anterior teeth's region. As a result, occlusal reconstruction has been accomplished, and then recovery resulted in the improve-ment of the oral function and esthetics. Today, 3 years after the procedure, the patient is satisfied with the result.