09/29/2026
Restoring a sense of normalcy. 🦷
This patient was referred to by his periodontist after experiencing prolonged complications related to medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ).
After multiple complications and surgeries, his goal was simple: to preserve the remaining upper teeth and avoid any further surgery. More than anything, he wanted to get back to singing at his church, smile with confidence, and simply feel “normal” again.
Even with the most conservative approach—a removable partial denture (RPD)—the effects of MRONJ presented numerous challenges. By staying true to the fundamental principles of RPD design, Dr. Yoon was able to create a prosthesis that provided stability, function, and comfort while working within the limitations of the patient’s condition.
It may not be a “Hollywood smile,” but that was never the goal. The goal was to give this patient back something much more meaningful: the ability to smile, sing, and feel like himself again.
We’re grateful to have played a small part in helping him get there.
Lab support by our in-house lab technician Mr. Andy Kim Andy Kim
Framework support by Keith Keith Tanner