Oral Rehabilitation of a patient with Osteoporosis - Case Report

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder that has emerged as a major health problem affecting mostly in the postmenopausal women and older individuals. In osteoporosis, there is an imbalance between the bone formation and bone resorption where in, there is an increase in resorption. It even affects the jaw bones making a challenging task for the prosthetic rehabilitation. Here, we present a case report of rehabilitation of an osteoporosis case of 65-year-old woman presented at the Centre of Dental Medicine. A removable partial denture was created for the lower jaw to enhance stability, and a metal clasp was incorporated for additional reinforcement. The fixed prosthetic components were securely bonded to the prepared tooth surfaces using glass ionomer cement.