Is the denture removable?
The denture with its outer copings is removed; the inner crowns remain on the supports.
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What is an electroformed telescopic crown in a denture?
An electroformed telescopic crown is a type of double crown used to support a removable denture. An inner crown sits on the supporting tooth or implant component. A very thin outer gold coping, made by electroforming, fits over it and is incorporated into the denture. Fit, support design and the overall denture construction work together; this is not automatically the best option for every situation.
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Two parts fit together
The inner crown remains on the prepared tooth or implant abutment. The matching outer coping forms part of the removable denture. The two parts come together when the denture is inserted.
Making a thin gold coping
Electroforming deposits metal electrochemically. The thin coping is then joined to the load-bearing denture structure. This does not mean that the entire restoration is made of gold.
The whole restoration matters
The number and distribution of supports, fit, bite loading and cleaning all matter in planning. Regular reviews also assess the supports, retention and the rest of the denture.
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Two parts fit together
The inner crown remains on the prepared tooth or implant abutment. The matching outer coping forms part of the removable denture. The two parts come together when the denture is inserted.
Making a thin gold coping
Electroforming deposits metal electrochemically. The thin coping is then joined to the load-bearing denture structure. This does not mean that the entire restoration is made of gold.
The whole restoration matters
The number and distribution of supports, fit, bite loading and cleaning all matter in planning. Regular reviews also assess the supports, retention and the rest of the denture.
Notes on the teaching images
- Double crown as a construction principle
- Gold-coloured coping · manufacture not shown
- The whole removable restoration matters
At a glance
What determines suitability?
Factors include the supports, available space, loading and the overall denture plan.
Does it need reviews?
Yes. Supports, tissues, fit and retention need regular assessment.
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Often confused
Often confused: electroformed and conical
Electroformed describes how the thin metal coping is made. Conical describes the tapering geometry of the double crown. Both properties may occur in the same restoration.
Quick answers
Is this a single gold crown?
No. It is a double-crown design with an electroformed outer coping. Other suitable materials may be used for the inner crown and denture framework.
Can it be supported by teeth or implants?
These constructions have been studied on teeth, implants and combined supports. Whether a particular combination is appropriate needs individual planning.
Does it definitely last longer than other telescopic designs?
That cannot be promised generally. The available clinical study is retrospective and includes different support configurations within this design concept. It does not establish superiority for every patient.
At the practice
For the appointment
You can bring this question to your appointment:
What specific advantage would an electroformed design offer for my supports and planned denture?
When removable replacement teeth are being planned, you can discuss construction, care and alternatives to double crowns.
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- Primary crown
- The inner crown that remains fixed to the support.
- Electroformed coping
- A thin outer double-crown component produced by electrochemical metal deposition.
Make the distinction
Electroformed describes how the thin metal coping is made. Conical describes the tapering geometry of the double crown. Both properties may occur in the same restoration.
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