title: The use of a diagnostic matrix in the management of the severely worn dentition.
abstract: The management of the interim phase of a complete oral rehabilitation in patients with severely worn dentition is often challenging due to loss of occlusal vertical dimension, loss of tooth structure, uneven wear of teeth creating an uneven plane of occlusion, and para-functional habits. This paper will demonstrate how a clear thermo-forming matrix fabricated from the diagnostic wax-up can be used as a guide to facilitate treatment.
authors.affiliation: The Jonathan and Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA. pd259@nyu.edu
authors.forename: Phuong D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Doan
authors.forename: Gary R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Goldstein
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003779:Denture Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D019217:Tooth Attrition / Q000628:therapy*; D014716:Vertical Dimension