Full mouth rehabilitation of the patient with severely worn dentition using monolithic zirconia prosthesis: A clinical report.
10.4047/jkap.2016.54.2.140
- Author:
Tae Yeon KIM
1
;
Jung Suk HAN
;
Sung Hun KIM
;
In Sung YEO
;
Jai Bong LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. swallow@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tooth wear;
Occlusal vertical dimension;
Monolithic zirconia;
Full mouth rehabilitation
- MeSH:
Adult;
Dental Occlusion;
Dentition*;
Esthetics;
Humans;
Male;
Mouth Rehabilitation*;
Mouth*;
Occlusal Splints;
Prostheses and Implants*;
Seoul;
Tooth;
Tooth Attrition;
Tooth Eruption;
Tooth Wear;
Vertical Dimension
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2016;54(2):140-145
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Excessive occlusal wear causes loss of tooth structure, occlusal plane disharmony, impaired function and esthetic problems. Although the decrease of occlusal vertical dimension may be compensated by the growth of alveolar bone and tooth eruption, minimal increase of occlusal vertical dimension may be required for esthetics and retention of prosthesis. In this case, a 44-year-old male patient visited Seoul National University Dental Hospital with chief complaint of severe tooth wear and shade disharmony. Based on assessment of diagnostic wax-up, 3 mm increase of occlusal vertical dimension was determined. Removable occlusal splint and interim prosthesis was used to ascertain patient's comfort and adaptation. After the adaptation period, definitive prosthesis fabricated with full-contour monolithic zirconia were delivered and the patient was recommended to wear a nightguard device for prosthesis protection. This report presents a case of full mouth rehabilitation with the elevation of patient's occlusal vertical height, resulting in satisfactory esthetics and functions.
