Treatment of a Bruxism Patient with Minimally Invasive Restorations: a Case Report

Introduction: Bruxism is an oral condition associated with numerous clinical problems. It is defined as "an oral habit consisting of rhythmic or spasmodic grinding or clenching of the teeth during non-masticatory movements, which can cause occlusal trauma". Objectives: To describe the foll...

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Autores: Vargas Santana, Francisco, Guedea Preciado, Nora Esther, Bayardo González, Daniel Eduardo, Rodríguez-Chávez, Jacqueline Adelina, Curiel González, Ricardo, Magaña Curiel, Karina
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO
Repositorio:Revista Odontológica Mexicana
Idioma:español
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OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/80392
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.unam.mx/index.php/rom/article/view/80392
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:perdida de sustancia dental
Bruxismo
Restauraciones adheridad
Mínimamente invasiva
disilicato de litio
Tooth wear
Bruxism
Bonded restorations
minimally invasive
lithium disilicate
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Sumario:Introduction: Bruxism is an oral condition associated with numerous clinical problems. It is defined as "an oral habit consisting of rhythmic or spasmodic grinding or clenching of the teeth during non-masticatory movements, which can cause occlusal trauma". Objectives: To describe the follow-up of a patient with awake and sleep bruxism, with generalised loss of dental substance. Case presentation: Generalised loss of tooth substance associated with bruxism was diagnosed, as well as decreased vertical dimension of occlusion. The treatment was divided into 4 phases. First phase: Diagnostic models, radiographs and photographs were taken. Second phase: The wax-up was evaluated by means of a diagnostic mock-up, observing the facial harmony and patient acceptance. Third phase: The pieces were prepared, the final impression was taken, and the provisional restorations were placed, which were kept in the mouth for 2 weeks to verify the patient's adaptation. Fourth phase: The partial restorations were cemented, and an occlusal splint was placed. The patient had a correct adaptation to the new vertical dimension of occlusion, the aesthetic, biological and functional objectives were met, and the parafunction was treated. Conclusions: Minimally invasive restorations prove to be a comfortable, quick and painless option that meets aesthetic, biological and functional requirements.