What is it?
A removable connection between support and denture.
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How does a denture attach to double crowns?
A telescopic crown combines a fixed inner part with a matching outer crown in a removable denture. The inner crown stays on the prepared tooth; the outer crown comes out with the denture. The term describes the attachment, not the whole denture.
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The inner part stays
The inner crown sits on a prepared supporting tooth. Its condition and ability to carry load are assessed before planning.
The outer part is removable
The outer crown belongs to the denture and slides over the inner crown. Their matched shape provides retention; it is not simply glued on.
Access supports care
Removal provides access to clean the denture and supporting teeth. New looseness, pressure or pain needs assessment rather than home adjustment.
At a glance
Who might it suit?
It depends on remaining teeth, support, space and access for care.
How does planning begin?
With examination and an individual comparison of suitable restorations.
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The inner part stays
The inner crown sits on a prepared supporting tooth. Its condition and ability to carry load are assessed before planning.
The outer part is removable
The outer crown belongs to the denture and slides over the inner crown. Their matched shape provides retention; it is not simply glued on.
Access supports care
Removal provides access to clean the denture and supporting teeth. New looseness, pressure or pain needs assessment rather than home adjustment.
Often confused
Telescopic crown or telescopic denture?
The crown is the attachment component; the denture is the complete removable restoration.
Quick answers
Are both crowns fixed?
No. The inner crown is fixed; the outer crown moves with the removable denture.
Is it an implant?
No. It is an attachment principle. This explanation concerns support on natural teeth.
Are all double crowns identical?
No. Shape, materials and retention mechanisms vary. The actual construction is explained in the treatment plan.
At the practice
For a personal discussion
An editorially suggested question for a discussion with Dr med dent Niusha Barahmand Pour:
Which parts stay fixed, and how can they be cleaned?
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- Primary crown
- The fixed inner part on the supporting tooth.
- Secondary crown
- The matching outer part within the denture.
- Abutment tooth
- A tooth supporting a dental restoration.
Make the distinction
The crown is the attachment component; the denture is the complete removable restoration.
Sources and context
Editorial research: . General information, not an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Teaching illustrations are simplified and do not depict a patient case.