Recovery of esthetic appreciation and masticatory function using a Konus telescopic denture

Abstract

Patient: A 51-year-old female complained of esthetic problems and difficulty with mastication caused by repeated fracture and detachment of an interim bridge and ill-fitting of a removable partial denture (RPD). Based upon clinical examination, she was diagnosed with sleep bruxism. A Konus telescopic denture and dental implant crowns were provided for the maxilla and the mandible, respectively. During sleep, she was advised to wear another splint-like RPD (night denture).

Discussion: The Konus telescopic denture allowed her to recover masticatory function because of its appropriate retention and stability and esthetic appreciation owing to lip support by the denture base.

Conclusion: The prosthodontic treatment with the Konus telescopic denture and dental implant crowns effectively restored esthetic appreciation and masticatory function. The night denture reduced the overload on the abutment teeth caused by sleep bruxism, which may have contributed to success for a certain period.