title: Prosthetic-restorative approach for the restoration of tooth wear. Vdo increase, rehabilitation of anatomy and function and aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth. Case report.
abstract: Prosthetic-restorative approach for the restoration of tooth wear. Case report
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article presents a case report of combined prosthetic-adhesive rehabilitation in a patient with a generalized tooth wear.
  
  
  METHODS
  A combined treatment adhesive - prosthetic was proposed to a male patient of 65 years old having a clinically significant tooth wear, with dentine exposure and with a reduction in clinical crown height. The erosive/abrasive worn dentition have been reconstructed with direct resin composite restorations on the posterior teeth and with zirconia crown on the anterior teeth.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Direct composite restorations have a number of distinct advantages. These restorations have proved durable and aesthetic, protect tooth structure and posterior occlusal contact is predictably re-established.  CONCLUSIONS.: A combinations of direct and indirect restorations, based on the new vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO), can help to reestablish anatomy and function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy ; Department of dentistry "Fra G.B. Orsenigo - Ospedale San Pietro F.B.F.", Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gargari
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Ceruso
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Prete
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pujia
keywords: VDO; full-mouth rehabilitation; resin restoration; tooth wear