Removable Dentures and the Worn Dentition

Abstract

For patients presenting with more severe forms of tooth wear, removable dentures offer an alternative means of prosthodontic rehabilitation. The use of overdentures, onlay dentures or overlay dentures to restore severely worn teeth can achieve excellent aesthetic and functional results. This article looks at the indications for treatment planning and provision of these prostheses. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The use of these prostheses may prove a useful treatment option for the dental clinician managing the moderate to severely worn dentition.