CORRECTION OF THE OCCLUSION AND VERTICAL DIMENSION OF OCCLUSION WITH ESTABLISHING ESTHETICS AND FUNCTION

Abstract

A 62 years old female patient came to MSA clinics complaining of inability to eat and poor aesthetics. Clinical and radiographic examination revealed fractured anterior teeth, multiple missing teeth and multiple decayed posterior teeth. The aim of this project was the functional and esthetic rehabilitation of the patient’s dentition. This target was achieved through meticulous face bow and centric relation records along with minimal raise in vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO).To restore the esthetic aspect, several modifications of mockup were made and the most suitable one was constructed, taking into consideration the patient’s facial dimensions. Finally, Fixed Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) prosthesis with a harmonious occlusion was constructed