Rehabilitation of the occlusal vertical dimension with an overlay removable partial denture—a case report

Authors

  • Md Saiful Islam Assistant Professor Dept. of Prosthodontics University Dental College and Hospital
  • Md Zahedul Islam Nizami Associate Professor Dept. of Prosthodontics City Dental College & Hospital, Dhaka
  • Aleya Begum Assistant Professor and Head Dept. of Prosthodontics University Dental College and Hospital
  • Rubaba Ahmed Assistant Professor Dept. of Prosthodontics University Dental College and Hospital
  • Muntasir Al Mamun Intern doctor University Dental College and Hospital.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v9i1.11835

Keywords:

Overlay removable partial denture, occlusal vertical dimension, tooth wear

Abstract

Loss of occlusal vertical dimension is a frequently observed problem in the middle aged and aged population who intends to retain their natural dentition. This type of patient has very few treatment options one of which is overdenture. In this case report, a patient was treated with overlay removable partial denture for restoring the lost vertical dimension. This was provided as interim prosthesis. The follow up was done to observe the fulfillment of desired results. The clinical and laboratory procedure is described briefly. The treatment used for this case is cost effective and conservative solution for esthetic and functional rehabilitation. Since the material is acrylic resin, long term wear resistance is crucial for success of treatment. The rehabilitation would be fixed prosthesis with newly adjusted vertical dimension.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v9i1.11835

City Dental College Journal Vol.9(1) 2012 28-31

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Published

2012-09-07

How to Cite

Islam, M. S., Nizami, M. Z. I., Begum, A., Ahmed, R., & Al Mamun, M. (2012). Rehabilitation of the occlusal vertical dimension with an overlay removable partial denture—a case report. City Dental College Journal, 9(1), 28–31. https://doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v9i1.11835

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Case Reports