Occlusal reprogramming in loss of vertical dimension using temporary adhesive restorations: Case report

Loss of occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) may result from attrition, erosion, or partial edentulism, compromising masticatory function, facial esthetics, and phonation. Its recovery requires clinical strategies that allow validation of occlusal changes before irreversible procedures. This case report presents a 70-year-old woman, systemically stable, with bilateral partial edentulism, moderate anterior attrition, and a reduction in OVD greater than 3 mm. A vertical dimension increase was planned using transitional adhesive restorations. A functional mock-up was fabricated with bis-acrylic resin and flowable composite applied through a sectional stamp technique, using selective etching and partial acid conditioning. The adaptation period lasted three months, with clinical follow-up and esthetic adjustments according to patient perception. No temporomandibular signs or symptoms were observed during follow-up. This clinical approach demonstrated that transitional adhesive restorations are a reliable diagnostic and therapeutic tool to validate occlusal reprogramming and improve predictability in complex rehabilitative treatments.

• Үндсэн зохиолч: Torres Varela, Alex David (author)
• Бусад зохиолчид: Alarcón Larco, María Fernanda (author), Masson Palacios, Maria Jose (author)
• Формат: article
• Хэл сонгох: spa
• Хэвлэсэн: 2025
• Нөхцлүүд: Caso clínico; Dimensión vertical; Atrición dental; Rehabilitación oclusal; Restauraciones adhesivas; Case report; ertical dimension; Tooth wear; Occlusal rehabilitation; Adhesive restorations
• Онлайн хандалт: https://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/odontologia/article/view/8938