Conceptual approach to complex rehabilitation of a patient with bulimia nervosa: a case report

Eur J Esthet Dent. 2006 Winter;1(4):282-301.

Abstract

This case report presents the clinical and technical protocol involved in treating a 32-year-old patient whose teeth and dental appearance were severely compromised as a result of bulimia nervosa. Patients suffering from this disorder have a high incidence of erosion of dentin and enamel, which over time may cause loss of vertical dimension. This has an impact on the patient's overall appearance, with effects such as sunken lips, lack of support, and creases at the corners of the mouth.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bulimia Nervosa / complications*
  • Crowns
  • Dental Articulators
  • Dental Enamel / pathology
  • Dental Impression Technique
  • Dental Occlusion
  • Dental Porcelain / chemistry
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Dental Restoration, Temporary
  • Dentin / pathology
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Female
  • Gingival Recession / surgery
  • Humans
  • Jaw Relation Record
  • Metal Ceramic Alloys / chemistry
  • Mouth Rehabilitation / methods*
  • Patient Care Planning*
  • Titanium / chemistry
  • Tooth Erosion / etiology
  • Tooth Erosion / therapy*
  • Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vertical Dimension

Substances

  • Metal Ceramic Alloys
  • Procera
  • Dental Porcelain
  • Titanium