The application of telescopes in the restoration of alveolar process cleft and the defects of front maxillae / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the possibility to restore alveolar process cleft and the defects of front maxillae with telescope techniques. Methods: 4-5 telescopes were used as retainers of a prosthesis for cleft alveloar process or the defects of front maxillae; metal framework was used as connector of abutments and obturator in soft-tissue defect. Porcelain or resinmetal crowns were applied to restore defects in dentition. Acrylic resin was applied to repairs the deftcts of alveolar process and front maxillae or defect of palate. By above ways, prostheses were fabricated, the patients were followed up. Results:The following up for 26-28 months in 6 cases showed that the prosthesis retained with telescopes had follow advantages good retention, convenient application, high masticatary function and satisfactory esthetics effects. Conclusion:The prosthesis with telescopes is feasible for the restoration of cleft alveolar process and the defects of front maxillae.