Full mouth rehab is an extremely challenging procedure. It needs proper planning and thorough knowledge about the steps involved in the procedure. The patient’s occlusal plane has to be restored in harmony with the tmj and the prosthesis which is to be fabricated. An instrument called the “Occlusal plane analyzer” is used to assist the Prosthodontist in the development of an initial mandibular occlusal plane that is commensurate with the curve of Spee when posterior restorations are designed in diagnostic casts and later as an integral of definitive restorations as well as guidelines for the actual tooth preparations. After complete examination of the reported case, it was planned for full mouth rehabilitation. Pankeymann philosophy was planned to be used for rehabilitation. Bopa being one of the important steps as per the philosophy for restoration of mandibular posterior teeth, it was discussed in detail. The article demonstrates the making and use of a custom made broad rickocclusal plane analyser (bopa) on a semi adjustable articulator to determine the correct orientation of the occlusal plane.
Key Words – clear acrylic guide, anterior survey point (A.S.P), posterior survey point (P.S.P), central survey point (C.S.P).
Full Mouth Rehabilitation Involving Occlusal Plane Correction-Case Report
