Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with bilateral asymmetric posterior open bite: A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Jain V*, Pruthi G , Rajendiran F

Volume : 2, Issue : 2, Year : 2014

Article Page : 45-50

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Abstract

The etiologies of posterior open bite are numerous. The usual mode of management of posterior open bite is orthodontic treatment. But certain cases involving greater number of teethor with more posterior extension are not amenable by orthodontic treatment and they need tobe managed with prosthodontic treatment. This case report describes a unique case which presented with multiple ankylosed teeth, uneven occlusal plane and asymmetric posterior open bite. Patient reported with chief complaints of unaesthetic appearance and difficulty in eating food. Clinical examination revealed worn out maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth, uneven posterior open bite and only anterior teeth in occlusion in centric relation position. A systematic approach to restore patient's esthetics, function and stable occlusion with the help of fixed dental prosthesis in maxillary arch and telescopic removable dental prostheses in mandibular arch is presented.

Keywords: Full Mouth Rehabilitation, Fixed Removable Prosthesis, Open Bite, Occlusal Cant, Overlay Prosthesis.

How to cite : Jain V, Pruthi G, Rajendiran F, Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with bilateral asymmetric posterior open bite: A case report. J Dent Spec 2014;2(2):45-50

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