Signs and symptoms:
- overclosure
- angular cheilitis
- cheek biting
- poor aesthetics, facial profile not supported
- less biting force
Causes:
- generalised attrition of teeth due to old age
- loss of posterior occlusal stops( posterior teeth) over a long period of time.
Tx options:
- Full mouth rehab (full mouth crowns)
- overlay partial dentures.
Note: the posterior occlusal stops of the overlay partial dentures not to be in acrylic, in case of fracture.
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