Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Missing Anterior Tooth using Loop Connector FPD to Maintain Midline Diastema: A Case Report
Author(s): Arun Prasad*, Nagappan, Gokul, Sameera Yusuf, Raghunathan, Visalatchi, Vinoth kumar
Abstract
Esthetic rehabilitation of missing anterior teeth poses a challenge in fabrication of prosthesis. Tooth loss can occur due to reasons like trauma, surgical excision of tumors, caries, periodontal problems, etc. Over a period of time, tooth loss results in loss of alveolar bone and loss of soft tissue. Restoring the combined defects of alveolar bone and soft tissue can be achieved by fixed?removable prosthesis called Andrew?s Bridge System. It consists of fixed retainer with removable pontic. This system is particularly indicated for patients with extensive loss of alveolar bone and associated soft tissue structures. This case report highlights the esthetic rehabilitation process using Andrew?s Bridge System.