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COMMENTARY. Treatment Concept with CAD/CAM‐Fabricated High‐Density Polymer Temporary Restorations 1
Author(s) -
FASBINDER DENNIS J.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2011.00498.x
Subject(s) - endodontics , library science , dentistry , citation , medicine , orthodontics , art , computer science
Erosive and mechanical wear of the dentition is a common problem for many patients and usually presents a challenging restorative problem to solve.The authors present a case of severe teeth erosion and wear secondary to a history of bulimia nervosa. Their use of three successive occlusal bite splints of increasing thickness allowed a gradual increase in the patient’s vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) to provide sufficient space to rehabilitate the worn dentition. As with any complex rehabilitation, establishment of a comfortable and functional VDO is essential prior to providing definitive restorations for the patient.