Three chipped, worn incisors.
Missing right lateral incisor.
When patient closes on his back teeth, he must shift his
lower jaw forward slightly, causing the upper front teeth
to be hidden behind the lower front teeth. It is the rubbing
of the upper anteriors against the back of the lower anteriors
that caused this wear.
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Two left incisors were restored by direct bonding
of composite resin. Then, using the same material, reinforced
by Ribbond, a false tooth was created in the space, while
also restoring right central incisor.
Then the lingual surfaces of the lower anteriors were reduced
to allow for comfortable,complete closure on back teeth.
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Missing 1.2, worn & chipped
1.1, 2.1, 2.2 are all in lingual crossbite, after mandible
shifts anteriorly to achieve maximum closure. There is end-to-end
incisal contact at centric relation position of mandible.
I attempted with temporary posterior occlusal splints (see
photo below) to open the bite, but patient did not tolerate
this.
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Photo shows two clear acrylic temporary splints on
posterior teeth
Made By TALISMAN DENTAL LABORATORY
Direct bonding of 2.2 & 2.1 lengthened them. Then direct
bonded bridge was made to lengthen 1.1 and create pontic 1.2,
using double thickness of Ribbond reinforcement. Lingual surfaces
of 4.3 & 4.2 were reduced to accommodate the upper restorations,
within the pre-existing occlusion. Patient is pleased with
the result.
This case involved much compromise. The best appearance and
long-term result probably would start with a combination of
Orthognathic surgery to reposition the jaw and Orthodontic
tooth movement. Create a bite that does not involve an anterior
shift of the mandible, and has the upper incisors anterior
to the lower incisors,After that, incisors 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 could
be restored with porcelain veneers. Missing tooth 1.2 could
be replaced with an implant and crown. Patient did not want
jaw surgery or orthodontics. |