title: Combined tooth-implant-supported telescopic prostheses in a midterm follow-up of > 2 years.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this trial was to evaluate telescopic-retained prostheses on teeth and implants.
  
  
  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.
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Joda
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015331:Cohort Studies; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016019:Survival Analysis; D014070:Tooth; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants