Restoring Dental Rubbles Using an Overlay Removable Partial Denture Fabricated with Digital Technology - A Case Report

Abstract

Regressive changes of natural dentition may be a physiologic or pathologic process which proceeds to drastic occlusal wear. Loss of incisal or occlusal edge morphology due to functional or parafunctional activity of teeth can be regarded as physiologic whereas frictional action of a foreign body on the teeth or loss of tooth substance due to a chemical process involving bacteria may be termed as pathogenic. These result in loss of occlusal vertical dimension and may elicit occlusal instability compromised function and aesthetics.The treatment modalities for the same are confined to fixed prosthesis for restoration of the lost vertical dimension. But this technique in general is expensive technique sensitive and complex. An Overlay Removable Partial Denture ORPD though rarely reported in the literature can be considered as one of the alternative interim or even a permanent dental prosthesis. The proposed paper is a case report of worn dentition rehabilitated with ORPD. This approach was found to be non-invasive simple and cost effective. The patient on short term follow-up reported with optimal aesthetics and masticatory efficiency. Overall satisfaction and quality of life improved after the treatment.