An elderly patient treated with a cone crown telescopic denture: A case report

Abstract

Patient: An 82-year-old man had masticatory disturbances caused by high mobility of the upper posterior teeth and absence of the lower posterior teeth. As the initial treatment, the patient was motivated to improve plaque control, and periodontally hopeless teeth were extracted. Provisional restorations were prepared immediately after the extraction. After occlusion was stabilized, final restorations were manufactured for the patient. Esthetic and masticatory disorders were resolved by a telescopic denture, which improved the long-term prognosis and facilitated oral hygiene. The patient was satisfied with the function and esthetics in three years.

Discussion: A telescopic denture was successful in providing rigid support for residual teeth, and the patient’s oral prognosis was good.

Conclusion: As a treatment for missing teeth in elderly patients, a cone crown telescopic denture helps resolve esthetic and masticatory disorders and improves the patient’s oral condition.