Abstract
We all live in a more stressful environment and as a result, bruxism is on the rise. Studies suggest that everyone will brux at some stage in their lives as a result of stress.
In addition, more people are retaining their teeth and having complex restorative procedures completed at an ever-increasing financial outlay as more and more people wear their teeth down at an alarming rate.
As a result of their needs to be a review of the treatment options for the worn dentition and guidelines for the treatment that involves not only restoration of the teeth but also long-term maintenance of these restorations including Occlusal Principles and how to gain the necessary space for the restorations which then involves alterations to the Vertical Dimension.
This paper will review all treatment options and recommend the correct Occlusal Principles and discuss the management of restorative space and Vertical Dimension.
Learning Objectives
Discuss all treatment options with the patient
Decide on the correct option for that patient
Manage various occlusal designs
Decide upon the type of occlusal splint required
Assess what vertical dimension to work at
