A Single Visit Direct Technique to Provisionally Restore Occlusion for a Full-Mouth Rehabilitation: A Clinical Report

Tarek El-Kerdani; Arthur Nimmo

doi:10.1111/jopr.12267

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A Single Visit Direct Technique to Provisionally Restore Occlusion for a Full-Mouth Rehabilitation: A Clinical Report

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A Single Visit Direct Technique to Provisionally Restore Occlusion for a Full-Mouth Rehabilitation: A Clinical Report

Tarek El-Kerdani and Arthur Nimmo

Journal of prosthodontics, Vol.25(1), pp.66-70

01/2016

DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12267

PMID: 25659611

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Abstract

Attrition of the dentition can negatively affect esthetics and function. When reconstructing patients with attrition who require restoration at increased occlusal vertical dimension (OVD), it is necessary to first evaluate the OVD using a removable interim prosthesis to ensure that the patient will tolerate the new position. The transition to fixed interim prostheses has to be carefully planned to achieve the desired OVD. One approach is to prepare all teeth in a single day and place full-arch interim prostheses; however, this can be tiring for the patient and prosthodontist. An alternative approach is to prepare one arch and place interim prostheses, while using composite resin in the opposing arch to maintain the newly established OVD. A diagnostic wax-up at the proposed OVD is completed and duplicated in stone. A vacuform matrix is loaded with composite resin and applied to the unprepared etched teeth of the opposing arch to restore form and occlusion until full contour interim prostheses are placed at a later visit.

diagnostic wax-up

Fixed prosthodontics

interim prosthesis

mouth rehabilitation

occlusal contact

occlusal vertical dimension

provisional restoration

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Title: Subtitle: A Single Visit Direct Technique to Provisionally Restore Occlusion for a Full-Mouth Rehabilitation: A Clinical Report
Creators: Tarek El-Kerdani - Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL.
Arthur Nimmo - Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL.
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of prosthodontics, Vol.25(1), pp.66-70
DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12267
PMID: 25659611
NLM abbreviation: J Prosthodont
ISSN: 1059-941X
eISSN: 1532-849X
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Number of pages: 5
Language: English
Date published: 01/2016
Academic Unit: Prosthodontics
Record Identifier: 9984367751202771

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