Prosthetic rehabilitation in a Class III malocclusion patient with increasing occlusal vertical dimension
10.14368/jdras.2023.39.3.133
- Author:
Ha-Eun CHOI
1
;
Han-Sol SONG
;
Kyung-Ho KO
;
Yoon-Hyuk HUH
;
Chan-Jin PARK
;
Lee-Ra CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics and Research Institute of Oral Science, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2023;39(3):133-145
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Class III malocclusion with mandibular protrusion can be divided into skeletal and pseudo malocclusion due to tooth displacement.For skeletal malocclusion, favorable treatment results can be obtained by establishing an appropriate vertical and horizontal intermaxillary relationship in order to secure a restoration space and obtain aesthetic and functional results. In this case, complete mouth rehabilitation was performed using an implant and a fixed prosthesis in a patient with mandibular protrusion and anterior teeth wear and reduced occlusal vertical dimension. After cast analysis and digital diagnosis, a provisional restoration with increased vertical dimension was fabricated to secure posterior support and evaluate stable centric occlusion. With the definitive prosthesis reflecting the provisional restoration, favorable function and aesthetics were obtained.
