title: Alternative restorative approach for treatment of patient with extremely worn dentition.
abstract: Changes in tooth structure, missing teeth and decreased vertical dimension of occlusion severely deteriorate the stomatognathic system. This case report describes the treatment of a patient with loss of vertical dimension due to severe wear of maxillary and mandibular teeth. An occlusal splint was used to create an optimum maxillomandibular relationship and to provide restorative space prior to restoration of the remaining teeth. The restoration was accomplished with a hybrid composite material. This treatment has been a less-expensive alternative to full-mouth, fixed porcelain/metal-porcelain restoration while conserving the remaining tooth tissue.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Yeditepe University, Facult of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey. temel_koksal@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Temel
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Koksal
authors.forename: Idil
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Dikbas
authors.forename: Ender
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kazaoglu
mesh_terms: D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D003188:Composite Resins; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014716:Vertical Dimension
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins