Vertical dimension modification. Case report [Modifica della dimensione verticale. Caso clinico]

Objectives. The described technique is used to modify the existing prostheses with the purpose of reestablishing the correct vertical dimension in a patient operated of hem lingual cancer. Materials and Methods. Following the evaluation of the prostheses from a structural point of view, we proceeded to change the edges and to the rebase them using soft resin, to re-establish the tissues adhesion. Subsequently, the teeth have been removed keeping them together, in order to set them in the correct vertical dimension, thanks to the interposition of a new type of resin. Results. The maintenance of the occlusion, phonetics and aesthetics of the patient has been preserved by using the existing prostheses. Conclusions. The follow-up has not underlined any ATM dysfunction nor perioral lesions.