Treatment of the Patient with Loss of Vertical Dimension: A Case Report
Keywords:
Loss of vertical dimension, Traumatic occlusion, Oral rehabilitationAbstract
Severe attrition lead to the loss of vertical dimension and the cause of traumatic occlusion. This case report describes the treatment of a 61-year-old Thai female, who had severely worn teeth, losses of vertical dimension and traumatic occlusion at upper central incisors. The treatment consisted of two stages. First, temporary crowns and acrylic removable partial dentures were used to increase vertical dimension. Second, after compatibility of the new vertical dimension had been confirmed, interim fixed restoration and permanent reconstruction were initiated. The follow-up check showed that satisfactory clinical results, including improved masticating function, aesthetics and absence of traumatic occlusion, were achieved by the restoration of vertical dimension.
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