Achieving Esthetics with Andrew's Bridge

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ABSTRACT The anterior ridge defects present in a patient are very difficult to treat and they require great amount of planning, like removable or fixed prosthesis and options of implant. Here is a article that describes the process of fabrication of Andrew's bridge to treat a class III anterior ridge defect using natural teeth as abutments for its fixed component followed by a removable component. The procedure of fabricating Andrew's bridge was undertaken when a 26 years old patient came to the department of prosthodontia after being operated for the cleft lip and palate. After the patient was treated with this Andrew's bar system, it was evaluated over a long period of time and accordingly it was concluded that the patient had a good adaptability, comfort, pleasing esthetics and phonetics were achieved as desired and can be given in patients where esthetics due to repositioning of teeth creates difficulties. How to cite this article Kolaganti PK, Joshi S, Shalini BN, Kolaganti S, Jesudass G. Achieving Esthetics with Andrew's Bridge. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2014;4(4):127-130.