Maintenance and the clinical evaluation of periodontal patients in Konus-Telescope denture

Abstract

In order to assess by periodontal evaluation the changes that might occur with time in the abutment teeth and periodontal tissues when Konus-Telescope dentures are used as that final treatment of periodontal disease, the dentures (15 units) were placed in 13 patients with missing tooth and periodontal disease and findings at the time of denture placement and 30 months after the placement were compared. The number of cases that exhibited significant changes in hygiene level, tissue inflammation and periodontal pocket depth of the abutment teeth after 30 months was very small, while as many as 85.2% of the abutment teeth showed decrease in tooth mobility. Increase in tooth mobility was not detected in any of the cases. In addition, X-ray examination revealed tendencies toward improvement of the periodontal ligament and remission of alveolar bone resorption in many of the cases. These results suggest that Konus-Telescope denture is highly offers protection of the residual periodontal tissues through its secondary splint action.