A case report of a partially edentulous patient with severe dry mouth treated by a cone crown telescope denture

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 76-year-old woman with severe dry mouth due to Sjögren’s syndrome. She complained of instability of her dentures when eating and talking. After correction of the occlusal plane and denture formation using treatment dentures, a maxillary complete denture and a mandibular cone crown telescope denture were inserted.

Discussion: In this case, the fitting, shape of the polished surface, and occlusion of the prostheses were improved to ensure denture stability with function by the treatment denture. The patient was satisfied with the recommendation to use oral moisturizers for the severe dry mouth.

Conclusion: The result in this case suggests that appropriate denture formation and care of dry mouth could improve oral functions and satisfaction in patients with severe dry mouth.