Prosthetic restoration of the anterior edentulous space

The dentition of partially edentulous patients with an anterior modification space may be restored in several ways. If a removable partial denture is selected as the treatment of choice, denture tooth selection, direct retainer display, and anterior-posterior rotation may be sources of concern for the patient and dentist. A way to overcome the treatment problems associated with these partially edentulous patients is use of a Hader bar and clip-retained removable partial denture with the attachment of an anterior porcelain-fused-to-metal facade. This article describes this treatment option and the technique for fabrication.