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Multidisciplinary Management of Limited Interocclusal Space: A Clinical Report
Author(s) -
Geckili Onur,
Sakar Olcay,
Yurdakuloglu Tugce,
Firatli Sonmez,
Bilhan Hakan,
Katiboglu Bulent
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2011.00703.x
Subject(s) - edentulism , medicine , removable partial denture , dentistry , orthodontics , prosthesis , rehabilitation , posterior teeth , dentures , surgery , physical therapy , oral health
Prosthetic management of partial edentulism can be challenging with the presence of limited interocclusal space. The extrusion of opposing teeth combined with the alveolar extrusion of the edentulous areas reduces the space needed for fabricating a removable or fixed prosthesis when edentulous areas are present in the maxilla. This clinical report describes the treatment provided to a patient who presented with a limited interocclusal space on the posterior right quadrant. Before prosthetic rehabilitation, mandibular right posterior teeth were intruded, and the maxillary right posterior alveolar crest was reduced by alveoloplasty. After gaining adequate space, prosthetic rehabilitation was completed with a maxillary removable partial denture. During the 2‐year follow‐up period, the patient's chewing functions and physical appearance improved, and no complications occurred.