DOI: 10.11607/ijp.3289, PubMed ID (PMID): 24179966Pages 536-540, Language: EnglishJoda, TimPurpose: The aim of this trial was to evaluate telescopic-retained prostheses on teeth and implants.
Materials and Methods: Ten patients with a mean of 2.8 teeth received strategic implants to achieve triangular/quadrangular support. Survival and complication rates were estimated for telescopic abutments and prostheses.
Results: After a mean observation period of > 2 years, no abutment was lost and all prostheses were in function. Complication rates were low, and maintenance services were limited to minor interventions.
Conclusions: Combined tooth-implant-retained telescopic prostheses improve prosthetic support and offer successful function over a midterm period in patients with a severely reduced dentition.