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case_images: Frontal view, habitual occlusion.
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case_images: A thorough intra-oral examination and radiographic examination yielded the following findings: only the anterior teeth were in occlusion, and the occlusal vertical dimension was reduced (Figure 1).
case_images: Severe wear of lower anterior teeth.
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case_images: The mandibular anterior teeth showed signs of severe incisal and labial wear (Figure 2).
case_images: Upper occlusal view (flipped mirror image).
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case_images: Multiple carious teeth, retained roots, over-contoured and splinted metal-ceramic crowns, and multiple missing teeth were found on the maxillary arch (Figure 3).
case_images: Lower occlusal view (flipped mirror image).
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case_images: Meanwhile, multiple missing teeth and teeth with severe wear were found on the mandibular arch (Figure 4).
case_images: Pretreatment orthopantomogram.
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case_images: A radiographic examination confirmed multiple caries on the teeth of both arches, as well as periodontal disease with generalized moderate-to-severe horizontal bone loss (Figure 5).
case_images: Surveyed crowns (flipped mirror image).
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case_images: The ideal locations and contours for the rest seats, reciprocal planes and undercut areas were incorporated into the crowns (Figure 6).
case_images: Metal framework in situ (flipped mirror image).
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case_images: The fit of the framework was considered to be satisfactory (Figure 7).
case_images: Proper extension of the tray.
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case_images: The tray should have a full extension similar to that of a complete denture in the corresponding region (Figure 8).
case_images: Tongue protruded during impression taking.
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case_images: This could prevent the denture from displacement due to the movement of the muscle during its function (Figure 9).
case_images: No tray shows through the impression.
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case_images: It is important that the tray does not show through the impression material (Figure 10).
case_images: Lower denture in situ (flipped mirror image).
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case_images: The patient was very satisfied with the result (Figures 11 and 12).
case_images: Frontal view with dentures.
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case_images: The patient was very satisfied with the result (Figures 11 and 12).
case_images: Ten-year post-treatment orthopantomogram.
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case_images: At 10 years after denture delivery, no significant resorption of residual ridge corresponding to the free-end saddle area was observed (Figure 13).
case_images: The denture 10 years after delivery (flipped mirror image).
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case_images: However, signs of the attrition of the artificial teeth were noticed (Figure 14).