A Case of Occlusal Reconstruction for Severe Attrition

• Published in: Nihon Hotetsu Shika Gakkai Zasshi Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 95 - 98
• Main Author: Ueda, Takayuki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: Japan Japan Prosthodontic Society 2006
• Subjects: aesthetic disturbance; attrition; Ceramics; Crowns; Dental Materials; Dental Occlusion; Dental Veneers; Denture, Partial, Fixed; dysmasesis; Esthetics, Dental; Female; Humans; hybrid ceramics; Middle Aged; Mouth Protectors; phonation disorder; Prosthodontics - methods; Severity of Illness Index; Tooth Attrition - complications; Tooth Attrition - prevention & control; Tooth Attrition - therapy; Voice Disorders - etiology; Voice Disorders - therapy
• ISSN: 0389-5386; 1883-177X
• DOI: 10.2186/jjps.50.95

Patient: A 57-year-old female complained of aesthetic disturbance, dysmasesis and phonation disorder by attrition. She had severe attrition of almost teeth. To avoid metal color exposure and attrition of opposing teeth, hybrid ceramics were used for veneered crowns and fixed partial denture. Since the prosthetic treatment, the patient wears a night guard to prevent attrition of her teeth and prosthesis. Discussion: There has been no specific trouble during the 4-year follow-up. Conclusion: It is considered that using hybrid ceramics for veneering crowns and fixed partial denture and night guard help to prevent the attrition of opposing teeth and abrasion of prosthesis.