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Telescopic Denture
Mohammad Ayham Hakkoum*, Ghassan Wazir
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 12
First Page: 246
Last Page: 254
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-12-246
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601812010246
Article History:
Received Date: 20/12/2017Revision Received Date: 09/02/2018
Acceptance Date: 14/3/2018
Electronic publication date: 30/03/2018
Collection year: 2018

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Abstract
Aim:
This article explains the concept of telescopic denture.
Procedure:
It describes the different types of telescopic attachment (or double crown), and provides an overview of the advantages and the disadvantages of this type of prosthodontic treatment.
Conclusion:
The indications and the clinical applications of telescopic denture are discussed.