A Time-saving method for Transferring Occlusal Vertical Dimension and Centric Relation of Complete Denture to a Full Arch Implant Prosthesis

ABSTRACT Aim This clinical report describes a time-saving recording procedure for implant prosthesis. Background In implant prosthodontics, a few procedures have been suggested to record jaw relationships. Record bases with occlusion rims supported by healing abutments, or screw retained bases are the conventional methods used for mounting definitive implant casts in the articulator. Technique This article describes a simple method that enables the clinician to transfer the existing occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) and centric relation (CR) of acceptable complete denture to final fixed prostheses. Advantages and disadvantages of this procedure are also discussed. Conclusion The method described in this article reduces the chair time and is comfortable for both the patient and clinician. Clinical significance In this article, a chair side technique is presented for articulating the definitive implant casts that maintains the established OVD and CR of the patient's existing complete dentures. How to cite this article Parnia F, Moslehifard E, Motayagheni N, Pournasrollah A. A Time-saving method for Transferring Occlusal Vertical Dimension and Centric Relation of Complete Denture to a Full Arch Implant Prosthesis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(5):672-675.

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Reestablishment of Occlusal Vertical Dimension in Complete Denture Wearing in Two Stages

Case Reports in Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2015/762914 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Danny Omar Mendoza Marin ◽

Andressa Rosa Perin Leite ◽

Norberto Martins de Oliveira Junior ◽

Marco Antonio Compagnoni ◽

Ana Carolina Pero ◽

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Keyword(s):

Complete Denture ◽

Vertical Dimension ◽

Clinical Report ◽

Complete Dentures ◽

Facial Esthetics ◽

Long Time ◽

Occlusal Vertical Dimension ◽

Edentulous Patients ◽

Two Stages ◽

Artificial Teeth

The assessment and reestablishment of the occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) are considered important factors in the treatment of complete denture wearers. The long-time use of a complete denture can result in jaw displacement due to abrasion of the artificial teeth and residual ridge resorption, causing esthetic complications. Most patients with old dentures and incorrect OVD accept reestablishment of the OVD with new complete dentures, even if they were used to their old dentures. The present clinical report describes a method of gradual reestablishment of OVD using a diagnostic acrylic splint on artificial teeth in old complete dentures before the manufacture of new complete dentures.Clinical Significance. The use of a reversible treatment for reestablishment of the OVD in old complete dentures with a diagnostic occlusal acrylic splint allows for the reestablishment of the intermaxillary relationship, providing physiological conditions of masticatory performance associated with the recovery of facial esthetics in edentulous patients.

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Effect of Patient’s Personality on Satisfaction with Their Present Complete Denture and after Increasing the Occlusal Vertical Dimension: A Study of Edentulous Egyptian Patients

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2014/635943 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Shaimaa M. Fouda ◽

Mohamed S. Al-Attar ◽

Jorma I. Virtanen ◽

Aune Raustia

Keyword(s):

Personality Traits ◽

Complete Denture ◽

Vertical Dimension ◽

Average Score ◽

Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽

Complete Dentures ◽

Before And After ◽

Occlusal Vertical Dimension ◽

Edentulous Patients ◽

Patients Acceptance

Complete denture wearers often find it difficult to accept a new denture. Personality traits are among the factors that possibly affect patient satisfaction with a complete denture. Our aim was to investigate the influence of patients’ personality on satisfaction with their present denture and after an increase in the occlusal vertical dimension (OVD). Sixty edentulous patients with complete dentures (22 men and 38 women, mean age 66 years, and range 50–75 years) participated in the study. The age of their complete dentures ranged from 5 to 16 years. Patients’ personalities were evaluated using the Arabic version of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire. Their satisfaction with their dentures before and after restoration of the OVD and relining of the mandibular denture was evaluated using two questionnaires (I and II), Patients with a high score of neuroticism were less satisfied with their original dentures and after relining and an increase of OVD compared with patients with an average score in that trait. The personality trait of psychoticism was significant to patients’ acceptance of an increase in OVD; that is, patients with a high score were less satisfied with their dentures after increase of OVD than patients with an average score. It is concluded that personality traits affect patients’ acceptance of their complete dentures.

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A Treatment Protocol for Restoring Occlusal Vertical Dimension Using an Overlay Removable Partial Denture as an Alternative to Extensive Fixed Restorations: A Clinical Report

The Open Dentistry Journal ◽

10.2174/1874210600903010213 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 213-218 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Mit B Patel ◽

Sompop Bencharit

Keyword(s):

Scientific Evidence ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Treatment Protocol ◽

Vertical Dimension ◽

Clinical Report ◽

Removable Partial Denture ◽

Partial Denture ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Occlusal Vertical Dimension ◽

Fixed Prosthesis

Treatment options for patients with severe attrition resulting in reduced occlusal vertical dimension are often limited to fixed prosthesis to reestablish proper occlusal vertical dimension and functional occlusion. In some cases such as when there are limited finances, minimal esthetic concerns, and medical considerations fixed prosthesis may not be the ideal treatment option. Overlay removable partial dentures (ORPDs) can be used as a provisional or interim prosthesis as well as permanent prosthesis in these cases. While ORPDs can provide a reversible and relatively inexpensive treatment for patients with a significantly compromised dental status, there is not much scientific evidence in the literature on ORPDs. Most studies published on ORPDs to date are primarily reviews and clinical reports. In this article, literatures on ORPDs are summarized and a patient treated with interim and permanent ORPDs is presented. This article reviews previously published literatures on the use of ORPDs. Indications, advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Treatment protocol with an example of the prosthodontic treatment of a patient with severely worn dentition with an interim ORPD and later a permanent ORPD are discussed in details.

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