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Kris Swanson1, Leon Hermanides2
1Mentor, Kois Center, Seattle, Washington; Private Practice, Bellevue, Washington.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|September 14, 2023
Summary
This case study details a systematic approach to managing dental bite discomfort and anterior tooth fracture risk. The treatment successfully restored both arches without compromising the patient's overall dental health.
Area of Science:
- Dental Restorations
- Occlusal Rehabilitation
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Background:
- Patient presented with a history of extensive dental work.
- Experienced increasing bite discomfort and concerns about anterior tooth fracture or loss.
- Required management of both functional and esthetic dental concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a systematic diagnostic and treatment planning approach for a patient with complex dental issues.
- To outline the restorative treatment for joint pain, maxillary arch, and mandibular arch.
- To demonstrate successful dental rehabilitation without increasing overall dental health risks.
Main Methods:
- Systematic diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Addressing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.
- Restoration of the maxillary arch.
- Restoration of the mandibular arch using direct and indirect restorations.
Main Results:
- Successful management of patient's bite discomfort.
- Resolution of concerns regarding potential anterior tooth fracture or loss.
- Completed restorative treatment on both maxillary and mandibular arches.
- Achieved treatment outcomes without compromising overall dental health.
Conclusions:
- A systematic, phased approach is effective for complex dental rehabilitation.
- Comprehensive management including TMJ pain, and staged arch restoration can yield successful outcomes.
- Restorative dentistry can address functional and esthetic concerns while maintaining or improving dental health.
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