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KMID : 1023820100020030106
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The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
2010 Volume.2 No. 3 p.106 ~ p.110
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Full mouth rehabilitation of the patient with severely worn dentition: a case report
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Song Mi-Young
Park Ji-Man
Park Eun-Jin
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Abstract
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The severe wear of anterior teeth facilitates the loss of anterior guidance, which protects the posterior teeth from wear during excursive movement. The collapse of posterior teeth also results in the loss of normal occlusal plane and the reduction of the vertical dimension. This case report describes 77-year-old female, who had the loss of anterior guidance, the severe wear of dentition, and the reduction of the vertical dimension. Occlusal overlay splint was used after the decision of increasing vertical dimension by anatomical landmark, facial and physiologic measurement. Once the compatibility of the new vertical dimension had been confirmed, interim fixed restoration and the permanent reconstruction was initiated. This case reports that a satisfactory clinical result was achieved by restoring the vertical dimension with an improvement in esthetics and function.
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KEYWORD
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Tooth wear, Vertical dimension of occlusion, Occlusal overlay splint
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