J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2020 Apr;58(2):153-160. 10.4047/jkap.2020.58.2.153.

A case of full mouth rehabilitation with vertical dimension gaining in patient withseverely worn dentition and loss of vertical dimension due to loss of posterior support

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  • 1Department of Prosthodontic Dentistry, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Abstract

Gradual tooth wear is a natural process of aging, but pathological wear over physiologic ranges leads to functional and esthetic problems. The loss of posterior support may cause pathological wear of anterior teeth, which results in reduction of vertical dimension and disharmony of occlusal plane. To solve this problem, determination of proper vertical dimension considering centric relation is necessary. This case report presented 71-year-old male, who had the severe wear of lower anterior teeth due to loss of posterior support. By meticulous evaluation, a full mouth rehabilitation with elevation of vertical dimension was planned. After 8 months of follow-up, stable occlusal scheme is maintained and patient was satisfied with clinical outcome functionally and esthetically. (J Korean Acad Prosthodont 2020;58:153-60)

Keyword

Full mouth rehabilitation; Posterior support; Tooth wear; Vertical dimension
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