Clinical effect of occlusal-splint removable partial denture

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of occlusal-splint removable partial denture for patients with severe teeth wear and tooth loss.Method: Twenty-five patients with severe deep overbite occlusal were randomly selected.Impressions were taken and occlusion relationship were fixed with wax,followed by raising occlusion 1-2mm.Casting frameworks of removable partial denture in maxillary and casting metal occlusal splint on the remaining teeth were fabricated.The follow-up time points were 1 week,2 weeks,1 month,2 month and 3 months.Result: Three individuals refused to use complete dentures within 2 weeks,while the other 22 were satisfactory in masticatory function,however with 4 cases occurred with aggravating periodontal disease.Conclusion: Occlusal-splint removable partial dentures could repair dentition defect,decrease the degree of deep overbite occlusion,and increase the height of the one-third below.It is a feasible method for repairing severe dental attrition.