Testing New Vertical Dimension Of Occlusion Prior To Restorative Treatment Of Tooth Wear
Tooth Wear, Randomized Controlled Trial, Vertical Dimension of Occlusion

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Tooth Wear focused on measuring Randomized controlled trial, Rehabilitation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Generalized moderate to severe tooth wear with patient demand for treatment
- Full dental arches, one diastema due to one missing posterior tooth was allowed
- Estimated need for an increase in VDO of at least 3 mm in the first molar region
Exclusion Criteria:
- Limited mouth opening
- (History of) Temporomandibular dysfunction
- Advanced periodontitis, deep caries lesions, or multiple large restorations including teeth with endodontic problems
Patients with specific individual risk factors, such as parafunctional habits of grinding/clenching or patients with Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), were not excluded.
Sites / Locations
- Radboud University Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Experimental
Control Group
Experimental Group
No acrylic Removable Appliance (RA) was prescribed for patients prior to restorative treatment of generalized severe tooth wear.
A acrylic Removable Appliance (RA) was prescribed for patients prior to restorative treatment of generalized severe tooth wear. Patients were asked to wear the RA 3 weeks prior to restorative treatment for 24h per day, except for when eating.