Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2011
A 40-year-old patient has an open occlusion resulting from the bilateral fracture of his upper jaw and following malunion of fragments. The occlusal vertical dimension is maintained only by molar teeth. There is a gap of about 1-1,5 mm between the rest of teeth. The dentitions are without gaps. What kind of treatment would be most appropriate in this situation?
Answer options
- Open reposition
- The molar teeth should be ground off and covered with crowns
- Combined apparatus and surgical treatment
- Orthodontic treatment
- Prosthetics with combined crowns
Correct answer
The molar teeth should be ground off and covered with crowns
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