Prosthodontic Rehabilitation with Onlay Removable Partial Denture: a Case Report

Abstract

Restoring occlusal plane and occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) in patient with existing indirect restorations who must wear removable prostheses may be a challenge to the dental operator. Onlay removable partial dentures (RPD) are used to re-establish the occlusion in conjunction to replace missing teeth without having to remove the existing indirect restoration. This case report described prosthetic rehabilitation with onlay RPD in patients who were partially edentulous and has reduced OVD. The treatment involved a set of provisional RPD to re-establish the OVD, as well as to evaluate the function, esthetic and speech of the patient, followed by definitive onlay RPD. The mandibular onlay RPD was used to provide stable occlusion and to correct the uneven occlusal surface on the abutment teeth. This treatment able to improve patient's chewing function through a simple removable prosthesis and conservative on the existing restorations.

Prosthetic Rehabilitation with Amyloidosis of the Tongue

“…Tooth‐supported RDPs with an overlay component have been used to re‐establish the occlusal plane and support an opened occlusal vertical dimension 19‐23 . This prosthetic option requires minimal changes to existing dentition and can be produced and utilized in a quicker timespan.…”

Assessment of Most Definite Reference Point on Tragus to Mark the Ala Tragus Line for Orientation of Occlusal Plane: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

“…1 That's why the exact orientation of the artificial occlusal plane in the upper occlusal rim during jaw registration procedures play a significant role to achieve the ultimate goal. 2 Moreover, the establishment of the occlusal plane impact physiologic activities of the oral cavity and the appropriate height and width of the occlusal plane is fundamental requirement for the sufficient bucco-lingual exchange, control of food, speech, buccal soft tissue support, tongue space and esthetics. 3 Furthermore, in case of complete denture prosthesis, the orientation of occlusal plane is one of the most essential clinical steps.…”