Prosthodontic and Occlusal Management of a Patient With Facial Port-Wine Stains: A Case Report

This study aims to present the prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient affected by Port-Wine Stain (PWS), a condition involving intraoral tissues that may pose challenges to removable prosthodontic treatment due to altered mucosal resiliency, pronounced hypersensitivity, and vascular fragility. A 72-year-old edentulous male patient affected by PWS presented for oral rehabilitation due to dissatisfaction with his current oral status. A full case documentation and treatment plan protocol was conducted. The patient was treated with maxillary and mandibular dentures. Occlusal rehabilitation resulted in improved facial aspect, adequate vertical dimension of occlusion, and improved profile appearance. While PWS is frequently present in the oral and peri-oral tissues, complete oral rehabilitation is possible. In patients treated with removable prosthodontics, old dentures may become inadequate in time, leading to occlusal, aesthetic, and functional deficiencies.