Revista Cubana de Estomatología
ISSN 0034-7507 ISSN 1561-297X
MONTANO TATES, Victor Alfonso; ARMAS VEGA, Ana del Carmen; DOURADO LOGUERCIO, Alessandro SALAZAR GARCES, María Teresa. Occlusal restoration by multidisciplinary procedures. []. , 57, 1, e2053. 20--2020. ISSN 0034-7507.
Introduction:
Edentulism is total or partial tooth loss mainly caused by dental caries and periodontal disease. It is a gradual process often associated to aging. At present edentulism is considered to be a disability, due to the functional limitations undergone by sufferers.
Objective:
Describe the multidisciplinary, functional and esthetic rehabilitation treatment provided to a patient with occlusal disharmony.
Case presentation:
A 74-year-old male patient was diagnosed with bimaxillary partial edentulism based on clinical and radiographic examination. The patient underwent generalized periodontal therapy, pre-prosthetic surgery, direct and indirect occlusal plane restoration, and oral rehabilitation with total upper and partial lower removable prostheses, as a result of which he recovered his functionality, esthetic appearance and self-esteem.
Conclusions:
Edentulism triggers changes in the functional and emotional state of patients. Comprehensive diagnosis and orderly multidisciplinary treatment led to success in the case herein presented.
: interdisciplinary communication; vertical dimension; dental occlusion; dental prosthesis.