Prosthodontic rehabilitation of anterior alveolar defect: An esthetic challenge

Abstract

Anterior ridge defects can occur due to congenital defects such as cleft lip and palate, surgical removal of any pathological condition, or removal of teeth and supporting bone fractured due to traumatic injury. These types of defects require not only the replacement of the missing teeth, but also an acceptable aesthetic outcome. This article presents a case report that describes the process of fabrication of Andrews's bridge to treat an anterior alveolar defect using canines as abutments for its fixed component followed by a removable component.