COMMENTARY. Treatment concept with CAD/CAM-fabricated high-density polymer temporary restorations.

Erosive and mechanical wear of the dentition is a common problem for many patients and usually presents a challenging restorative problem to solve.The authors present a case of severe teeth erosion and wear secondary to a history of bulimia nervosa. Their use of three successive occlusal bite splints of increasing thickness allowed a gradual increase in the patient’s vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) to provide sufficient space to rehabilitate the worn dentition. As with any complex rehabilitation, establishment of a comfortable and functional VDO is essential prior to providing definitive restorations for the patient.