title: A Forgotten Technique for Replacement of Maxillary Anteriors and an associated Bony Defect: A Case Report.
abstract: Fixed replacement of maxillary anterior teeth with an associated bony defect has challenged the restoring dentist with problems like weight of the prosthesis thereby leading to weakening of abutment teeth, difficulty in establishing smile line and mechanical stability. This article describes the management of a patient with such defect with a forgotten prosthesis - the Andrew bridge system, which has a fixed and a removable prosthetic component with retentive clips, which anchors on to a bar spanning the edentulous space. Andrew's bridge system has definite indications and offers immense advantages over the other prosthesis for rehabilitation of cases of such scenario. It addresses the problems aforementioned and provides the optimal retention, mechanical stability, esthetics and comfort to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry, India.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Manoaharan
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry, India.
authors.forename: S A Mohamed
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.affiliation: Consultant, ASR Advanced Dental Clinic, Cuddalore, Puducherry, India.
authors.forename: Suganya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Selvarangam
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry, India.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Balaji
authors.affiliation: Consultant, Dentale Multispecialty Dental Care, Puducherry, India.
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ibthigar
keywords: Andrew’s bridge; fixed removable prosthesis; maxillary defect