Prosthodontic Treatment of a Patient with Anterior Hyperfunction Syndrome
Treatment of a Patient with Anterior Hyperfunction Syndrome
Keywords:
anterior hyperfunction syndrome, combination syndrome, complete denture, distal extension removable partial dentureAbstract
Anterior hyperfunction syndrome (or combination syndrome) commonly occurs in patient wearing a complete maxillary denture, opposing a mandibular distal extension removable partial denture. The anifestation includes flabby tissue in the anterior part of the maxillary ridge, overgrowth of maxillary tuberosities, tilting of the occlusal plane and resorption in mandibular distal extension area. All of these effects render prosthetic treatment more difficult, and although it is preferable to use dental implants for functional support, complex cases still require conventional prosthetic treatments for medical or financial reasons. This clinical report presented the prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient exhibiting anterior hyperfunction syndrome. After 12 months of follow-up revealed no any changes in posterior support, and the patient's functional was satisfied.
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