Four-year follow-up of increased vertical dimension of occlusion using resin composites

Abstract

The objectives of this case report were to treat a severe loss of the vertical dimension of occlusion with indirect composite and to evaluate the durability of the restorations. A 55-year-old male complains from severe wear of teeth, leading to a change in normal occlusal plane. Two major treatment modalities were proposed to this patient; a conventional invasive crown placement with root canal treatments or a minimally invasive approach relying on adhesion. The latter was adopted and used to treat this patient. This paper describes a step-by-step approach of the different treatment phases starting with teeth preparation, then provisional prostheses, and ending with the placement of indirect anterior veneers and posterior onlays, all made with laboratory resin composite. Satisfactory clinical results were observed over the 4-year follow-up, with minimum failures limited to one partial fracture of inlay treated with direct adhesive repair.

Restoration of the dentition in a patient with a history of bruxism and amelogenesis imperfecta: A clinical report

“…They should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of different types of crowns and veneers in terms of survival, success rate, and esthetic results. This is in agreement with other reports 5,9 …”

“…It is needed for these patients to take a careful and comprehensive therapy strategy. Many options such as adhesive restorations, overdentures, porcelain‐fused‐to‐metal crowns, fixed partial dentures, full ceramic crowns, and inlay or onlay restorations are all used for prosthodontic treatment of AI patients 1,4,5 . However, the investigation of patients with removable overdenture showed that patients are uncomfortable to wear splint denture continuously and cannot prevent further abrasion of teeth within 2 years 6 .…”

Clinical outcomes and influence of material parameters on the behavior and survival rate of thin and ultrathin occlusal veneers: A systematic review

“…In many cases, clinical application is associated with teeth preparation to gain adequate space for restoration [10]. A direct conservative approach with adhesive composite is a well-known treatment modality, but it requires periodic maintenance and shows predominant fracture complications, hence advanced skills are required for direct techniques [20]. The most recently proposed technique employed Vita Enamic, a polymer infiltrated ceramic-network (PICN) material, with no preparation of teeth [21].…”

Aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of collapsed occlusal vertical dimension using an advanced digital workflow

“…gastric acid reflux). 1-3 Continual loss of tooth structure due to wear can significantly impact the functional equilibrium of the masticatory system. It can lead to temporomandibular disorders, prognathism, decreased masticatory efficiency, and loss of facial height.…”