Rehabilitation of severely attrited mandibular anterior teeth without raising the occluso-vertical dimension: A case report.

Abstract

In the present date one of the many challenges faced by a dentist is that of rehabilitating severely worn dentition. Most dental professionals opt for full mouth rehabilitation following a raised vertical. But in many cases it may not be necessary. This case report presents management of a case of excessively worn mandibular anterior teeth as a result of deep overbite. The rehabilitation of worn out mandibular anteriors was done without changing the vertical height. Clinical crown length was increased following periodontal surgery. After which each worn out teeth were restored with porcelain fused to metal crown.