title: Diagnosis, equilibration, and restoration of an orthodontic failure.
abstract: This case report illustrates how an interdisciplinary team diagnosis led to occlusal correction of a significant postorthodontic malocclusion. The patient had received complete orthodontics twice previously, from different orthodontists. She could not close without pain or chew comfortably and was concerned about progressive gingival recession. A comprehensive clinical examination, occlusal analysis with diagnostic casts verified in centric relation, bite splint therapy, and full-mouth equilibration were completed prior to limited restorative dentistry. The patient has been comfortable with a stable occlusion for three years.
authors.affiliation: Pankey Insitute, Key Biscayne, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Roger A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Solow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D016302:Centric Relation; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D019558:Occlusal Adjustment; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017211:Treatment Failure