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Occlusal concepts application in resolving implant prosthetic failure: case report
Vanessa Helena Jamcoski1, Fernanda Faot, Ivete Aparecida de Mattias Sartori
11 Latin American Institute of Dental Research and Education, ILAPEO, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
The Journal of Oral Implantology
|January 19, 2012
Summary
This case report details prosthetic management for failed implant treatment. Applying recommended occlusion concepts achieved a stable, mutually protected bite, improving implant-supported restorations.
Area of Science:
- Dental Prosthetics
- Implant Dentistry
- Occlusion
Background:
- Poor outcomes in implant-supported prostheses necessitate refined management strategies.
- Established occlusion concepts are crucial for successful dental implant rehabilitation.
Observation:
- A case requiring prosthetic management of a failing implant treatment was identified.
- Clinical examination revealed a need for vertical dimension of occlusion modification.
Findings:
- The rehabilitation utilized recommended occlusion concepts for implant prostheses.
- A mutually protected occlusion was established, ensuring stable posterior bite force distribution.
- The treatment aimed for centric contacts, anterior guidance, shallow tooth contact angles, and optimized vertical dimension.
Implications:
- Adherence to specific occlusion criteria is vital for successful oral rehabilitation.
- Effective collaboration between clinicians and dental technicians is essential.
- Thorough provisional restoration evaluation and adequate follow-up are critical before final restoration placement.
