A case report of removable partial denture using the dimple-bar telescopic system.

Abstract

The authors have devised a new attachment for a removable partial denture with a dimple-bar clasp, guiding channels, and a shoulder, named the dimple-bar telescopic system. This system has advantages over the clasp-type retention device in that it not only satisfies esthetic requirements, but also improves the handling and adjustability of the attachment denture. Furthermore, it was shown clinically that the dimple-bar telescopic system was free from food impaction when used as an intracoronal attachment, and maintained a feeling of comfort during tongue movement and speech. We present a typical case in which the dimple-bar telescopic system was used.