Author/Authors :
Mayumi Iegami, Carolina Department of Prosthodontics - School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, SP, Brazil , Melo Lopes, Danilo de Department of Prosthodontics - School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, SP, Brazil , Moleros Nakamae, Atlas Edson Department of Prosthodontics - School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, SP, Brazil , Nakasone Uehara, Priscila Department of Prosthodontics - School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, SP, Brazil , Tamaki, Regina Department of Prosthodontics - School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, SP, Brazil
Abstract :
Different types of artificial teeth and occlusal designs can be used in complete dentures. Bilateral balanced occlusion, lingualized
occlusion, canine guidance, and monoplane are the main occlusal designs; however there is no agreement on which tooth
arrangement is ideal for achieving success in complete dentures. This report presents an alternative for persistent involuntary
protruding complete denture wearers through the use of artificial teeth with higher cusps. Due to an old and worn pair of complete
dentures, the patient had the habit of protruding. New dentures were made with Biotone artificial teeth and in the trial session, the
patient would still protrude. A new set was made with Premium artificial teeth, which present higher cusps. With these dentures,
the involuntary protrusion did not occur. From the delivery to the follow-up sessions, the patient stopped protruding.
