Oral rehabilitation in a patient with severe wear due to Sjögren syndrome: a case report
10.14368/jdras.2024.40.4.313
- Author:
Na-Kyung PARK
1
;
Min-Seon KIM
;
Jin-Han LEE
;
Jae-In LEE
;
Seon-Ki LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2024;40(4):313-321
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In patients with Sjögren syndrome, decreased salivary flow result in reduced buffering capacity, which leads to the gradual erosion of enamel and significant tooth wear in both anterior and posterior teeth. The tooth wear often causes the loss of anterior and lateral guidance, occlusal disharmony, and insufficient space for prosthetic restorations, leading to functional and esthetic challenges, as well as complex occlusal issues. To address these issues, applying standardized cusp angles can help achieve long-term stability in occlusal contacts, allowing for a functional and stable occlusion with minimal adjustments during centric and eccentric movements.This case report presents a patient with Sjögren syndrome who exhibited severe wear in the maxillary and mandibular anterior and posterior teeth. Through prosthetic rehabilitation using standardized cusp angles, occlusal stability was improved, and esthetic outcomes were achieved, highlighting the effectiveness of this approach in restoring both function and esthetics.
