*Corresponding Author: Hatem Alqarni, Associate Professor, Restorative and Prosthetic Dental Science Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences and King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Received: September 23, 2026; Published: October 05, 2026

Telescopic overdentures provide superior stability and retention compared with conventional complete dentures. They reduce alveolar bone resorption, enhance masticatory efficiency, and improve overall patient comfort. This study describes and evaluates the oral rehabilitation of a 55-year-old renal transplant recipient exhibiting progressive bone loss, reduced prosthetic stability and retention, and diminished masticatory efficiency using a mandibular telescopic overdenture and a maxillary complete denture. Assessment of phonetics, oral comfort, and esthetics indicated that the patient was satisfied and able to chew and speak effectively while wearing the denture. Based on these results, we concluded that tooth-supported overdentures with telescoping crowns are better suited for rehabilitating partially edentulous organ transplant recipients.

Keywords: Telescopic; Overdenture; Removable Partial Denture; Organ Transplant

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Citation

Citation: Hatem Alqarni., et al. “Telescopic Overdenture in a Renal Transplant Recipient: A Clinical Report". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 10.10 (2026): 61-67.

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