Overlay removable partial denture - Case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Kaul S , Kaul A , Rao K , Nagpal A*

Volume : 2, Issue : 2, Year : 2014

Article Page : 82-85

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Abstract

Tooth wear in elderly individuals may occur due to physiologic and pathologic processes. Consequently, it is possible to observe loss of the occlusal vertical dimension (OVD), occlusal instability and absence of an effective anterior guide, due to excessive dental wear, damaging function and aesthetics. Overlay removable partial dentures are presented in this case report as economic alternatives to extensive full mouth rehabilitation fixed prosthodontics. Apart from the economy of treatment the partial overlay dentures also offer reversibility as an advantage when compared to full mouth rehabilitation with fixed bridge work. This article reports a case of severe occlusal wear managed with maxillary and mandibular cast partial overlay dentures.

Keywords: Overlay Partial Dentures (ORPDS), tooth wear, Vertical dimension, Occlusal splint.

Key Message: The overlay denture is a simple, inexpensive and minimally invasive form of treatment modality offering the advantages of preservation of tooth structure, hygiene, shorter and

lesser number of clinical appointments, all together translating into an economically viable alternative option for the elderly.

How to cite : Kaul S, Kaul A, Rao K, Nagpal A, Overlay removable partial denture - Case report. J Dent Spec 2014;2(2):82-85

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