Rehabilitation of Severely Worn Dentition and Partial Edentulism by Fixed and Removable Prostheses: A Clinical Report

The esthetic and functional rehabilitation of severely worn dentition and partial edentulism is probably one of the most intellectually and technically demanding tasks faced by the restorative dentist. The severe wear of teeth and missing teeth has multiple implications in relation to loss of anterior guidance, reduction of vertical dimension and disfigurement of the occlusal plane. Hence, restoring vertical dimension without compromising occlusal, functional and esthetic requirements is utmost essential for long-term success. This clinical report describes the rehabilitation of patient with severely worn dentition and missing posterior teeth using the integration of fixed and removable prostheses. This case reports improvement in phonetics and occlusions with esthetic enhancement by restoring sufficient interocclusal space.