Keywords
vertical dimension of occlusion
occlusal stability
skeletal prosthesis
associated prothesis
indirect post and core
cross-mounting
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Abstract
The total prosthetic rehabilitation by associated prosthesis seeks to redefine aesthetic criteria, restore good occlusal stability, and optimize the functions of the masticatory apparatus.
The development of a sequential treatment plan for such cases and the systematic synchronization of clinical and laboratory steps are essential to their success. In this article, we present a clinical case whose management and implementation of treatment required a fundamental synchronization of the clinical and laboratory stages: initial periodontal preparation, extraction of unfavorable teeth, fixed temporization, indirect post and core, cross mounting leading to maxillary fixed prostheses and a mandibular skeletal prosthesis combined to fixed prostheses. Later, the mandibular removable prosthesis was replaced by implants and fixed prostheses.