Effects of occlusal reconstruction on masticatory function and facial beauty

Objective To investigate the effects of occlusal reconstruction on improving masticatory efficiency and facial beauty of patients suffered from serious attrition with dentition defect of dentition missing.Methods 40 cases of patients of serious attrition with dentition defect or missing were evaluated.Fixed partial denture or fixed removable combined denture were used to reconstruct occlusion.Complete treatment plan was made before the beginning of occlusal reconstruction.The residual teeth were treated.Vertical dimension and occlusal plane were reconstructed and occlusion relationship was improved.Results The masticatory efficiency and facial beauty were improved significantly and TMJ disorder was alleviated.Conclusion Fixed partial denture or fixed removable combined denture can be used to reconstruct pathological occlusion and the curative effect is satisfactory.Proper treatment plan,accurate occlusion relationship and the use of transient denture were important to the success of occlusal reconstruction.