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Importance of periodic control after fitting a total prosthesis--case report
M O Mazzetto1, W Abrão, M A Rodrigues da Silva
1Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo.
Brazilian Dental Journal
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This case study highlights how restoring vertical dimension in dental prostheses relieved chronic facial pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disturbance. New prostheses improved patient comfort and mandibular function.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Chronic facial pain can significantly impact quality of life.
- Long-term use of dental prostheses can lead to complications like loss of vertical dimension.
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disturbances are often associated with occlusal imbalances.