[Case report of partial denture using Dimple-bar telescopic system].

Area of Science:

• Prosthodontic Dentistry
• Dental Implantology

Background:

• Periodontitis and partial edentulism present significant challenges in restorative dentistry.
• Patient-specific esthetic demands require innovative prosthetic solutions.

Observation:

• A 49-year-old female patient with moderate to severe periodontitis and partial edentulism presented with functional and esthetic complaints.
• Occlusal reconstruction involved crown restorations and removable partial dentures (RPD).
• The Dimple-bar telescopic (DBT) system was implemented in the mandible with bilateral distal coping abutments due to esthetic requests.

Findings:

• The DBT system demonstrated successful function for over five years without any abutment tooth loss.
• Bilateral distal coping abutments appeared to resolve the challenges associated with bilateral distal extension RPDs.
• The DBT system showed potential in overcoming the limitations of traditional clasps, including poor retention and esthetics.

Implications:

• The DBT system offers a promising approach for managing complex partial edentulism, particularly in cases with distal extension situations.
• This technology may provide superior esthetic and retentive outcomes compared to conventional clasp-retained prostheses.
• Long-term maintenance is crucial for the sustained success of advanced prosthetic systems like the DBT.