Abstract | PATIENT: A 62-year-old male patient visited our clinic with a chief complaint of chewing difficulty due to pain of the left lower molar. To relieve the pain, the second premolar with root fracture was extracted. Implant-supported fixed prostheses were selected for bilateral free-end space. Full-arch provisional restorations were used with monitoring the balance of occlusal force. Final prostheses were converted in May 2002. DISCUSSION: It was suggested that the careful monitoring of occlusal balance by means of provisional restoration was one of the important factors for successful occlusal reconstruction. CONCLUSION: Even for patients with a history of Para function or tooth fracture, dental implant treatment of bilateral free-end space was indicated feasible for recovery of occlusal support and protection of remaining teeth on condition that the prostheses were very carefully designed.
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Authors | Atsushi Nakajima |
Journal | Nihon Hotetsu Shika Gakkai zasshi
(Nihon Hotetsu Shika Gakkai Zasshi)
Vol. 52
Issue 4
Pg. 578-81
(Oct 2008)
ISSN: 0389-5386 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 19037160
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Bite Force
- Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
- Humans
- Male
- Mandible
- Middle Aged
- Occlusal Adjustment
(methods)
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