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http://dx.doi.org/10.14368/jdras.2017.33.2.154

Maxillary full-arch fixed dental prosthesis of the elderly patient with worn dentition  

Lee, Jae hyun (Division of Prosthodontics, Department of Dentistry, Anam Hospital, Korea University Medical Center)
Choi, Yeon jo (Division of Prosthodontics, Department of Dentistry, Anam Hospital, Korea University Medical Center)
Ryu, Jae jun (Division of Prosthodontics, Department of Dentistry, Anam Hospital, Korea University Medical Center)
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Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science / v.33, no.2, 2017 , pp. 154-162 More about this Journal
Abstract
Tooth wear, one of the physiological changes in the elderly patient's mouth, generally does not require treatment, but requires prosthodontic restoration when occlusal disharmony, poor masticatory function, pulp exposure occurs. One of the primary considerations in prosthodontic restoration for tooth wear is vertical dimension. It is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis and analysis, correct judgement of the interdental relationship for predictive treatment plan. A step-by-step approach considering dental care for aged is also required. In this case, a 93-year-old male patient presented with worn dentition and mobility of existing fixed dental prosthesis. After diagnosis and evaluation, maxillary rehabilitation without any change in the occlusal vertical dimension was performed and this shows satisfactory results both functionally and morphologically.
Keywords
dental care for aged; tooth wear; vertical dimension;
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