title: Management of Oro-Nasal Fistula Using Andrew's Bridge: A Case Report.
abstract: Oro-nasal fistula is the most common complication following the surgical closure of the cleft palate. Retention is the paramount factor in the successful prosthodontic habilitation of cleft palate patients. Various precision attachments have provided us with the opportunity to make the prosthesis fixed removable type; giving a double advantage to the patient i.e. comfort through fixed type and easy maintenance through removal type. This case report describes a case of oro-nasal fistula habilitated with an obturator attached to Andrew's bridge, which had good retention and esthetics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road, Bangalore, 560060 India.
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Harish
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road, Bangalore, 560060 India.
authors.forename: Nandakishore
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bhojaraju
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Sri Rajiv Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Sowmya
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road, Bangalore, 560060 India.
authors.forename: Makam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gangaiah
keywords: Andrew’s bridge; Obturator; Oro-nasal fistula