The telescopic crown consists of an inner crown (also known as a primary or inner telescopic) and an outer crown (also known as a secondary or outer telescopic). It is used to attach removable dentures. The remaining teeth are used for anchoring.

Cemented onto the prepared tooth stump, there is a primary telescopic - designed to a minimum thickness according to the material properties. As its name suggests, the secondary telescopic is pushed over the primary telescopic like a telescope and is firmly connected to the removable part of the denture. The two crowns fit together exactly. For this reason, it is essential to ensure that they are inserted in a parallel direction. The wafer-thin saliva film has a positive effect with this technique, as the crowns slide smoothly into one another and an adhesive bond is created between the crowns.

The telescopic prosthesis / bridge can be extended to a full prosthesis if additional teeth are lost. Older people in particular, who generally find it difficult to adapt to the dental prosthesis, can get used to the foreign body in their mouth more easily. Removing the prosthesis also makes cleaning easier. In contrast to other dental restorations, the prosthesis can be used for a long time.

In the upper jaw, the telescopic prosthesis can in some cases avoid a palate plate, which many patients find more pleasant.

The biggest disadvantage are probably the relatively high costs, since two crowns have to be made for each tooth during production. In addition, it can only be technically implemented if the work is done very precisely.

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