title: Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with reduced vertical dimension using multiple metal ce ramic restorations.
abstract: Rehabilitation of a patient with severely worn dentition after restoring the vertical dimension is a complex procedure and assessment of the vertical dimension is an important aspect in these cases. This clinical report describes the full mouth rehabilitation of a patient who was clinically monitored to evaluate the adaptation to a removable occlusal splint to restore vertical dimension for a period 1 month and provisional restorations to determine esthetic and functional outcome for a period of 3 months. It is necessary to recognizing that form follows function and that anterior teeth play a vital role in the maintenance of oral health. Confirmation of tolerance to changes in the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) is of paramount importance. Articulated study casts and a diagnostic wax-up can provide important information for the evaluation of treatment options. Alteration of the VDO should be conservative and should not be changed without careful consideration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Ashish R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nallaswamy
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Padma
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ariga
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Jacob Mathew
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Philip
keywords: Crown lengthening; dental prosthesis; full mouth reconstruction; gingivectomy; removable appliance