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Telescopic overdenture: Perio-prostho concern for advanced periodontitis
Roma Goswami1, Puneet Mahajan, Amit Siwach
1Department of Prosthodontics, Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|October 15, 2013
Summary
Crown- and sleeve-coping dentures offer a versatile solution for restoring partially edentulous jaws. This removable prosthesis provides long-term restoration, simplifying oral hygiene and benefiting advanced periodontitis cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Oral Rehabilitation
Background:
- Partially edentulous jaws present complex restorative challenges.
- Crown- and sleeve-coping dentures offer a versatile solution for restoring function and aesthetics.
- This prosthetic approach combines tooth and mucosal support for enhanced stability.
Observation:
- A case report details the prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with a partially edentulous mandible and maxilla.
- The treatment involved a telescopic overdenture for the mandible and a complete denture for the maxilla.
- Crown- and sleeve-coping dentures are removable prostheses supported by retained teeth and the residual ridge/mucosa.
Findings:
- The crown- and sleeve-coping denture is a successful, long-term restoration method.
- Insertion, removal, and oral hygiene are simplified with this denture type.
- This treatment is suitable for a wide range of clinical applications, including severe periodontitis.
Implications:
- Crown- and sleeve-coping dentures represent a viable prosthetic option for partially edentulous patients.
- This technique facilitates effective oral hygiene and patient compliance.
- The versatility of this restorative approach supports its application in complex dental cases, including advanced periodontitis.
