Overdenture treatment in patient with severely worn dentition: a case report.
10.14368/jdras.2016.32.4.307
- Author:
Min Ji KIM
1
;
Jun Yub KIM
;
Hong So YANG
;
Hyun Pil LIM
;
Kwi Dug YUN
;
Chan PARK
;
Jin Ho SHIN
;
Sang Won PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea. psw320@jnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
worn dentition;
overdenture
- MeSH:
Dentition*;
Denture, Overlay*;
Dentures;
Esthetics;
Humans;
Proprioception;
Tooth
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2016;32(4):307-313
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Overdenture is one of the methods of patients with severely worn dentition. Remaining natural teeth help preserve alveolar bone and proprioception and provide rigid support. Also, overdenture distributes the concentrated stress applied to the abutment tooth and denture supporting tissues. There is an advantage that it can provide long-term stability to denture. In this case, the patient with only a few teeth due to severe wear and caries was satisfied with good function and favorable esthetics by using overdenture.
