“Clinical Outcomes of Telescopic Crown–Retained Prostheses in Partially Edentulous Patients: A Systematic Review”
Keywords:
Telescopic crowns; Partial edentulism; Double-crown prosthesis; Prosthodontic rehabilitation; Systematic reviewAbstract
Background Prostheses retained with telescopic crowns offer biomechanical stability and ease of hygiene maintenance, making them the best option for partially edentulous cases with a compromised abutment tooth; still, their use in Asian countries is limited. Objectives To systematically assess the clinical results of telescopic crown– retained prostheses in patients with partial edentulism, emphasising retention, longevity, biological and technical issues, and patient satisfaction. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for English-language studies published between January 2000 and March 2025. Clinical studies assessing tooth or tooth–implant-supported telescopic crown prostheses in partially edentulous patients were included. Case reports, in vitro studies, and narrative reviews were excluded. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, data extraction, and risk-ofbias assessment. Telescopic crown–retained removable prostheses fabricated using conventional or digital workflows were considered the intervention. Results A total of 168 articles were identified through electronic searches. Duplicate citations were removed. Subsequently, two authors independently screened the retrieved articles by title and abstract to determine their suitability for inclusion. Finally, 13 full-text articles met the inclusion criteria. Conclusions: Telescopic crown–retained prostheses demonstrate reliable clinical performance in the management of complex partial edentulism. Their biomechanical advantages and long-term maintainability make them particularly relevant for resource-limited and South Asian clinical settings, where cost-effectiveness and prosthesis longevity are essential. Wider clinical adoption may be facilitated through improved training, appropriate digital integration, and the generation of region-specific clinical evidence.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 25 No. 04 October’26 Page: 1066-1079
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