Fabrication of fixed dental restorations in patient with parafunctional activities of the orofacial system: Case report

Bruxism is a repetitive activity of muscles and joints, which is characterized by creaking and scraping of teeth, and clinically, above all, it can be diagnosed by the presence of expressed abrasive facets. The aim of the paper was to present a patient with bruxism, whom, due to diagnosis of the partial edentulism, has been indicated production of the upper and lower semi-circular metal ceramic bridge. A clinical examination found significant damage to the previously created fixed denture. By increasing the vertical dimension of the occlusion, making stable occlusal contacts, and by making of intraoral soft-plastic splint, optimal therapeutic results have been achieved, and the damage to the bridge has been missed. Conclusion: Making prosthetic restorations in patients with bruxism aims to primarily solve the lack of lost teeth, but also prevents possible damage to the orofacial system by parafunctional activities.