Oral Rehabilitation in A Patient with Tooth Wear and Loss of Vertical Dimension: A Case Report
Keywords:
Oral rehabilitation, Full mouth rehabilitation, tooth wear, vertical dimensionAbstract
Oral rehabilitation is a complex dental procedure aimed to correct pathological conditions of the masticatory system and restore functional integrity. The objectives are to re-establish normal function, achieve occlusal stability, maintain balanced temporomandibular joint function, and enhance esthetics. This case report presents a 65-year-old Thai male with generalized tooth wear, shortened maxillary anterior teeth, and partial posterior tooth loss. He was referred by an endodontist for full mouth rehabilitation. Intraoral examination revealed tooth wear associated with loss of vertical dimension of occlusion. The patient was treated with fixed dental prosthesis. The treatment outcome demonstrated improved masticatory function, enhanced esthetics, increased self-confidence, and overall improvement in quality of life. A two-year follow-up revealed stable function without complications, excellent patient compliance with oral hygiene maintenance, and a high level of satisfaction with the treatment results.
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เนื้อหาและข้อมูลในบทความที่ลงตีพิมพ์ในมหาราชนครศรีธรรมราชเวชสาร ถือเป็นข้อคิดเห็นและความรับผิดชอบของผู้เขียนบทความโดยตรงซึ่งกองบรรณาธิการวารสาร ไม่จำเป็นต้องเห็นด้วย หรือร่วมรับผิดชอบใด ๆ
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