Occlusal rehabilitation of post-traumatic malocclusion patient after reduction of panfacial fracture, using selective occlusal adjustment and implant prostheses on centric relation: a case report
10.14368/jdras.2023.39.4.204
- Author:
Dae-Kyun KIM
1
;
So-Young PARK
;
Jung-Jin LEE
;
Yeon-Hee PARK
;
Kyoung-A KIM
;
Jae-Min SEO
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National university - Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2023;39(4):204-213
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Invasive or non-invasive reduction of fractures could be conducted as treatments of traumatic maxillofacial bone fractures.But when suboptimal reduction or malunion of maxillofacial bone fracture occurs, malocclusion could occur as a result of the lost relationship of the mandible and midface. This malocclusion is called post-traumatic malocclusion and orthognathic surgery, orthodontic treatment, selective grinding and prosthetic reconstruction are suggested as treatments for post-traumatic malocclusion after securement of stable TMJ. Stable TMJ is essential for occlusal rehabilitation to prevent occlusal change and relapse of malocclusion. Centric relation and adapted centric posture are suggested as start points of occlusal rehabilitation because they are most stable TMJ position. This case report presents a case in which post-traumatic malocclusion occurred after reduction of panfacial fracture. To rehabilitate full mouth occlusion, selective grinding and prosthetic reconstruction of implant supported fixed prostheses were conducted in centric relation and showed satisfying results in functional and occlusal aspects.
