title: Reconstruction considerations for severe dental attrition.
abstract: Alternative approaches toward the resolution of difficulties associated with severe attrition are offered. A clinical approach is advocated which first proves the acceptance of an increase in the occlusal vertical dimension before initiating definitive treatment. The various aspects of removable treatment are considered. A sequential approach is suggested in fixed reconstruction which avoids inaccuracies of multiabutment registration and orientation associated with complete arch preparation.
mesh_terms: D003779:Denture Design; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D003829:Denture, Partial; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000628:therapy*; D014716:Vertical Dimension