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Changes in occlusal face height with removable partial prostheses.

B H Smith1

  • 1University of Newcastle upon Tyne, The Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|February 17, 2012
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Increasing occlusal face height with removable partial dentures can harm the stomatognathic system if no overclosure exists. Patient adaptation dictates outcomes, potentially causing temporomandibular joint pain or compensatory changes.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are used to restore occlusion.
  • Occlusal face height (OFH) is a critical parameter in prosthodontic treatment.
  • Mandibular overclosure can lead to significant occlusal and TMJ issues.

Observation:

  • Increasing OFH in patients without pre-existing overclosure can negatively impact the stomatognathic system.
  • Patient adaptation varies, influencing the response to altered OFH.
  • Poor adaptation may manifest as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and discomfort.

Findings:

  • Good adaptation can lead to compensatory mechanisms, such as posterior tooth depression and occlusal wear, to restore interocclusal distance.
  • In cases of mandibular overclosure, correcting OFH can restore the natural interocclusal distance.

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  • Sudden restoration of correct OFH in patients with long-standing overclosure can elicit unpredictable responses.

    • Implications:

    • Careful patient evaluation is crucial before altering OFH with RPDs.
    • Assessing a patient's adaptive capacity is essential for successful prosthodontic outcomes.
    • Testing patient response to OFH changes before fabricating permanent prostheses is recommended to avoid adverse effects.