title: The replacement of missing maxillary central incisor teeth incorporating a midline diastema with a fixed-fixed resin-retained bridge.
abstract: The replacement of maxillary central incisor teeth with the maintenance of a midline diastema can create considerable problems for the restorative dental surgeon. This case report illustrates the treatment of such a case using a fixed-fixed resin-retained bridge with a modified palatal connector. Alternative treatment options are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, King's College Hospital Dental School, London, UK.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Briggs
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D003970:Diastema / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000150:complications