Question 61 (part 2) · LDEK · Examination and prosthetic treatment planning
Clinical examination revealed unbounded edentulous areas including molars and premolars in both arched and pathologic wear in anterior mandibular section up to 1/3rd height of the crowns. There are no symptoms of dysfunction from the masticatory system. In such situation you would fabricate:
- A. partial dentures in habitual occlusion.
- B. dentures in constructive occlusion, restoration of wearied teeth.
- C. MRI of TMJs before commencing the treatment.
- D. repositioning occlusal splint.
- E. muscle deprograming.
Hint
Bilateral loss of posterior support with anterior wear suggests that the vertical dimension has decreased.
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