Telescopic Denture: A Treatment Option for Occlusal Rehabilitation in Partially Edentulous Patients. 2023

Sorte Nandita Swatantra, and Arun Mayya
Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, IND.

The rehabilitation of a patient with multiple edentulous spaces, a collapsed occlusal vertical dimension, and compromised abutment teeth is demanding. For treating such patients, various approaches have been put forth over the years, with dental implants having the best results. However, they cannot be used on all patients due to their high cost and surgical limitations. Therefore, removable dentures are still a popular option. Telescopic removable dentures rest on the natural teeth, preserving the alveolar bone while providing good stability and support for the denture. The treatment goal was to establish normal form, function, and aesthetics to uplift the psychological status and maintain occlusal harmony in the patient. In this case report, a 45-year-old female patient who presented with many missing posterior teeth and a collapse in her vertical dimension received full mouth rehabilitation. The patient requested a maxillary denture with no visible metal clasps when smiling. Consequently, a conventional mandibular removable partial denture (RPD) and a cobalt-chromium maxillary telescopic denture were selected as the appropriate treatments. The final restored occlusion and appearance met the patient's satisfaction.

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