[A case of occlusal reconstruction with implant-supported prosthesis for mandibular bilateral free-end space].
METHODS
A 62-year-old male patient visited our clinic with a chief complaint of chewing difficulty due to pain of the left lower molar. To relieve the pain, the second premolar with root fracture was extracted. Implant-supported fixed prostheses were selected for bilateral free-end space. Full-arch provisional restorations were used with monitoring the balance of occlusal force. Final prostheses were converted in May 2002.


CONCLUSIONS
It was suggested that the careful monitoring of occlusal balance by means of provisional restoration was one of the important factors for successful occlusal reconstruction.


CONCLUSIONS
Even for patients with a history of Para function or tooth fracture, dental implant treatment of bilateral free-end space was indicated feasible for recovery of occlusal support and protection of remaining teeth on condition that the prostheses were very carefully designed.
Nakajima
Atsushi
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Nishi-Kanto Branch (Tsurumi Dental Clinic). atsushi-nakajima@bird.ocn.ne.jp
D001732:Bite Force; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D019558:Occlusal Adjustment / Q000379:methods*