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A case report of a removable denture using magnetic attachments for mandibular molar missing with a decreased occlusal vertical dimension
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R. Negoro, M. Sone, F. Okutsu, T. Kusano, T. Matsukawa, Y. Toyota, S. Yorichika, K. Okamoto and S. Ohkawa
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Division of Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative and Biomaterials Sciences, Meikai University School of Dentistry
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Abstract
To maintain a harmonious craniofacial system, it is essential to establish an appropriate occlusal vertical dimension (OVD). This clinical report describes our establishment of an apporiate OVD for a patient ( Eichner B3: mandibular molar missing) with a decreased OVD to restore aesthetics and function by the use of magnetic attachment. For restoration of the upper teeth, a removable overlay denture with coping type of magnetic attachment and horseshoe plate was fabricated. For restorationof the lower teeth, a removable partial denture with extracoronal type of magnetic attachment and porcelain fused to metal crown was fabricated. Magnetic attachment could be provided a means for alleviating to patientfs concerns regarding aesthetics and functions.
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