Renovating dental ruins - Hope for the hopeless dentition case report on complete tooth supported rehabilitation

Abstract

Full mouth rehabilitation poses one of the greatest challenges in restorative dentistry as it involves replacement of the lost tooth structure and also restores the lost vertical dimension. The rehabilitation of occlusion improves the function, which enhances the esthetics and also restores the health of the masticatory system including temporomandibular joint. There are various theories, philosophies, and techniques to restore the occlusion with their specific advantages and limitations. Often the choice of the technique is left to the operator’s decision based on availability of resources and presenting conditions. The ultimate goal can be achieved through a scientifically proven approach with principles of rehabilitation underpinning the approach. Sometimes, various options and approaches leave the clinician bewildered. On the other hand, the non-specialists who attempt to rehabilitate can deteriorate the existing dentition in its form and function. This case report endeavors to propose a simplified functional rehabilitation of form and function without compromising on the science and philosophy of rehabilitation in a patient whose dentition is compromised.