W. presented with family history of osteoporosis. In 2001 diagnosed and treated with bisphosphonates
Unfortunately for this healthy patient following treatment with Fosamax, bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis and severe intractable oro-facial pain required removal of teeth and segmental mandibular osteotomy: 46 – 32 by Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon.
“I want to smile and chew better”Improved confidence
Pain on lower chin from pressure
See the history below
Removable prosthetic solution as implants procedure are contraindicated
Cost is always a concern
This study will show
Reduced lower right lip and cheek support due to missing 46 – 32: affecting comfort, function symmetry & aesthetics
Diagnosis: Mrs With a history of MRONJ and segmental mandibular osteotomy is dissatisfied with reduced masticatory efficiency causing: phonetic, functional and aesthetic disturbance
Our Aim: to improve; phonetics, comfort, function & aesthetics the aesthetics to provide most importantly confidence for this delightful patient
This was accomplished with minimal discomfort to the patient and Mrs. W. Never left the practice without missing teeth. The provisional for optimal aesthetics and function (please Videos provided).
Following with discussion of all risks and treatment modalities with our patient that included
Clinical: Reconstruction of upper arch: replacing existing crowns and bridgework and providing special milled crowns to provide special support and stability for lower precision fitting Chrome -cobalt partial prosthesis (denture).
Laboratory: Reconstruction of upper arch: Tooth supported crowns replacing existing crowns and bridgework.
The lower precision fitted partial denture simply disappears in the mouth: restoring missing hard, soft and dental (teeth) tissues.
Final treatment outcome: we have restored aesthetics comfort & function.
However most importantly we have complemented our lovely patient’s facial aesthetics.
Note improvement in lip symmetry, thickness & support in combination of correcting protruding maxillary central incisors
Final treatment outcome: we have restored esthetics comfort & function and we have a happy patient with confidence. Hence the term: dentofacial rejuvenation by Dr Sarkis Nalbandian. Final treatment outcome and we have a confident and happy patient.
Registered Specialist
Prosthodontist & Implant Surgeon
B.D.S. (Hons), Dip. Clin. Dent. (Oral Implants) Uni Syd, M. Clin. Dent (Pros) King’s College, Uni London
Clin. Dent (Pros) Uni Syd, FRACDS, MRACD (Pros)
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Specialist Prosthodontist & Implant Surgeon
B.D.S.(Hons), Dip. Clin. Dent. (Oral Implants), Uni. Syd., M. Clin. Dent. (Prosth) King’s College, Uni.London., D. Clin. Dent. (Prosth), Uni. Syd., FIADFE, FPFA, FRACDS, MRACDS(Prosth).
