Complete mouth rehabilitation with vertical dimension increase in patient with extremely worn dentition.
10.4047/jkap.2019.57.1.49
- Author:
Sung Yong KIM
1
;
Na Hong KIM
;
Kyeong Yeon YEOM
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontic Dentistry, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea. ilovedua@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Worn dentition;
Vertical dimension;
Complete mouth rehabilitation
- MeSH:
Compliance;
Dentition*;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Mouth Rehabilitation*;
Mouth*;
Prostheses and Implants;
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders;
Tooth;
Vertical Dimension*
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2019;57(1):49-56
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Generalized severely worn dentition causes occlusal disharmony, esthetic problems, and temporomandibular joint disorders. In order to solve these problems, it is necessary to make a precise analysis of vertical dimension and treatment plans considering it. This case report demonstrates the complete mouth rehabilitation of a 58-year-old male patient with a lot of worn teeth by increasing vertical dimension. Provisional restorations were cemented and after 4 months of evaluation for patient's compliance, permanent prostheses were fabricated. With these treatments, functionally and esthetically satisfactory results were obtained.
