Using implants for worn dentition with the altered vertical dimension of occlusion based on shortened dental arch concept: a case report.
10.4047/jkap.2016.54.1.49
- Author:
Jae Hyun LEE
1
;
Tae Su KIM
;
Chul Won LEE
;
Won Sup LEE
;
Su Young LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea. lsuyoung@daum.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tooth wear;
Vertical dimension;
Dental implants;
National health insurance
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Bicuspid;
Dental Arch*;
Dental Implants;
Dentition*;
Denture, Partial, Fixed;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
National Health Programs;
Overbite;
Prostheses and Implants;
Rehabilitation;
Tooth;
Tooth Attrition;
Tooth Wear;
Vertical Dimension*
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2016;54(1):49-56
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Excessive occlusal wear can result in unacceptable damage to the residual teeth structure, anterior guidance and masticatory function. An 86-year-old man presented with worn dentition and anterior deep bite due to loss of the posterior support. Two implants covered by Korean national health insurance, fixed partial denture and direct composite resin were used to restore the dentition, instead of removable prosthesis. The occlusal vertical dimension was increased by 2 mm in the premolar area and shortened dental arch concept was applied. This treatment was a less expensive alternative to full-mouth rehabilitation with positive esthetic and functional outcomes after 7 months of follow-up.
