title: Andrew's bridge system: an aesthetic and functional option for rehabilitation of compromised maxillary anterior dentition.
abstract: Summary A patient with several missing teeth in the anterior aesthetic region along with severe ridge defect poses a greater challenge for prosthodontic rehabilitation. In such cases treatment using fixed partial denture (FPD) may not be feasible because of the extent of edentulous span and the periodontal conditions of the abutment teeth. To present a case of multiple missing maxillary anterior teeth with class III ridge defect rehabilitated using FPD-removable partial denture. A 38-year-old female patient was successfully rehabilitated using Andrew's bridge system in the maxillary anterior region. The fixed-removable Andrew's bridge system provides a good prognosis if diagnosed and planned meticulously.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Abhijit
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tambe
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Sanjayagouda B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Patil
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Sudhakara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Mokshada M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Badadare
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000628:therapy*; D000044:Dental Abutments; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006209:Halitosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome