17/08/2026
Restoring Smiles Safely: Telescopic Dentures for High-Risk Geriatric Patients
A female patient with multiple comorbidities presented with reduced masticatory efficiency due to multiple decayed and missing teeth. Given her compromised medical status, a minimally invasive dental intervention was indicated. Several decayed teeth underwent endodontic therapy and were decoronated at the gingival level to serve as abutments. Utilizing support from remaining healthy teeth, a telescopic overdenture was fabricated. Telescopic dentures offer superior retention, enhanced stability, and increased patient comfort by preserving alveolar bone and periodontal proprioception.