MAXILLARY TELESCOPIC OVERDENTURE AND MANDIBULAR BAR OVERDENTURE

Abstract

The goal of the article is to understand the importance of saving remaining natural teeth and
fabricating telescopic dentures which also prevents residual ridge resorption and is an
alternative for complete denture fabrication. Telescopic overdentures or double crowns were
introduced in the 20 th century and have been an integral part of removable prosthodontics
since then. Overdentures have many advantages like better stability, retention, prevents
residual ridge resorption, etc. Telescopic overdentures show good retention, stability,
improved chewing efficacy and comfort of the patient.