title: Telescopic retainers: an old or new solution? A second chance to have normal dental function.
abstract: This article is an overview of the biomechanics and advantages of telescopic retainers. Telescopic retainers offer more possibilities than any other treatment modality available in modern dentistry. Telescopic implant fixtures make the already versatile technique even more flexible. Telescopes should not be forgotten as a treatment modality, but should be embraced as a great option.
authors: Private Practice Limited to Prosthodontics, Philadelphia, PA 19152, USA. drjosephbreitman@aol.com
authors: Joseph B
authors: JB
authors: Breitman
authors: Scott
authors: S
authors: Nakamura
authors: Arnold L
authors: AL
authors: Freedman
authors: Irving L
authors: IL
authors: Yalisove
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D009910:Oral Hygiene