Prosthodontic management of a patient with severely worn-out dentition using hobo twin stage technique: a case report

ABSTRACT

During the lifetime of an individual there is a gradual wearing of the occlusal and axial surfaces of teeth resulting from mastication, habits and prolonged exposure to the hazards of some occupations. The loss of tooth structure not only affects the function and esthetics of an individual but it also results in discomfort due to pulp irritation, sensitivity, inability to eat hard food and thus can affect digestion. However with the advancements in material science and modern treatment techniques dental practitioners are more than equipped to manage this loss of tooth structure restoring both esthetic as well as functional harmony of the stomatognathic system. This case report describes the prosthetic management of a patient with severely worn down dentition using Hobo's twin stage technique to produce definite anterior guidance and posterior dis-occlusion