title: Bar retained dento-alveolar prosthesis: a case report.
abstract: A technique for restoring missing anterior teeth with associated extensive alveolar bone loss has been presented. This technique combines fixed and removable restorations where in removable prosthesis that restores the alveolar defect gets attached to the fixed prosthesis through precision attachment. The fixed prosthesis contributes to esthetics, function and also elevates patient's self image. The removable prosthesis provides the much needed soft tissue support and also facilitates oral hygiene maintenance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, G.S.T Road, Chinnakolambakkom, Palayanoor Post, Madhuranthagamm, Kancheepuram, 603308 Tamil Nadu India.
authors.forename: Kamala
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kannan
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, G.S.T Road, Chinnakolambakkom, Palayanoor Post, Madhuranthagamm, Kancheepuram, 603308 Tamil Nadu India.
authors.forename: Lijo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Isaac
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, G.S.T Road, Chinnakolambakkom, Palayanoor Post, Madhuranthagamm, Kancheepuram, 603308 Tamil Nadu India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhaskaran
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, G.S.T Road, Chinnakolambakkom, Palayanoor Post, Madhuranthagamm, Kancheepuram, 603308 Tamil Nadu India.
authors.forename: Nirmal
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Raj
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, G.S.T Road, Chinnakolambakkom, Palayanoor Post, Madhuranthagamm, Kancheepuram, 603308 Tamil Nadu India.
authors.forename: Keerthana
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sivakumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, G.S.T Road, Chinnakolambakkom, Palayanoor Post, Madhuranthagamm, Kancheepuram, 603308 Tamil Nadu India.
authors.forename: Dileepan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chandrasekaran
keywords: Bar attachment; Dento-alveolar prosthesis; Fixed-removable prosthesis; Restoration of extensive edentulous ridge defect