A wironit denture on telescopic crowns is intended for patients who still have some natural teeth remaining. These remaining teeth act as anchors, allowing the denture to stay stable without requiring palatal coverage or implants - meaning the denture base can be significantly reduced for increased comfort.
What are palateless dentures on telescopic crowns?
This type of denture attaches to existing teeth using telescopic crowns (double crowns). The primary crowns are cemented onto the abutment teeth, while secondary crowns are built into the denture and fit precisely over the primaries - similar to the way telescope parts slide into each other. This system offers excellent stability, making the denture feel almost like a fixed solution.
The crowns can be made of either non-precious or precious metals, while the secondary crowns are coated with composite. Even a small number of remaining teeth can provide sufficient support for a stable and functional denture, and each anchor tooth remains accessible for cleaning.
One of the main advantages of this denture type is its long-term adaptability - even if one of the supporting teeth is lost later on, the denture can often be adjusted with minor modifications to maintain function and aesthetics.
Our patients report very positive experiences with this type of wironit denture.
Whether this solution is right for you can only be determined after a dental examination. If you'd like to explore your options, feel free to book an appointment.
The main difference between upper and lower wironit dentures lies in the anatomical structure of the jaw, how the denture adheres, and the design of the metal framework which must be adapted to these differences.
In an upper wironit denture, the metal base rests on the palate, providing a larger surface area for support and increased stability. This usually results in a more secure fit, and patients typically adapt more easily to wearing it. The construction can be thinner without compromising strength, thanks to the added support from the palate.
The lower wironit denture, on the other hand, presents more challenges. The lower jaw has less surface area for support, lacks the palate for stability, and is affected by the movement of the tongue and surrounding facial muscles. Therefore, the metal framework of the lower denture must be carefully shaped to prevent shifting during chewing and speaking. Good contact with the remaining teeth and a precisely contoured base are key to achieving comfort.
In summary, the upper wironit denture has a more stable foundation due to the palate, while the lower denture requires more precise fabrication because it depends on a smaller contact area and must accommodate more movement from nearby tissues.
Both are custom-made and individually adapted to the specific conditions in each patient’s mouth.
