Mandibular full arch rehabilitation of a patient with severely worn dentition after completion of maxillary full arch rehabilitation
10.14368/jdras.2024.40.4.279
- Author:
Young-Min KIM
1
;
Seung-Geun AHN
;
Jung-Jin LEE
;
Yeon-Hee PARK
;
Kyoung-A KIM
;
Jae-Min SEO
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2024;40(4):279-290
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Wear of teeth occurs due to various reasons, and full mouth rehabilitation with an accurate diagnosis of the patient can restore the occlusal relationship, aesthetics, and facial appearance and prevent the progression of wear. Restoration of worn dentition must be performed throughout the entire upper and lower arch. If restoration is performed only on the dentition of single arch, various problems may occur. The patient in this case had generalized wear of the maxillary and mandibular dentition and required full-mouth rehabilitation. However, due to the patient’s request, only the maxillary arch was rehabilitated first, and later, due to complications, the mandibular arch was rehabilitated. Purpose of this case report is to consider the problems when only the maxillary full arch was rehabilitated in a patient with generalized tooth wear, and how these were resolved during the mandibular full arch rehabilitation process.
