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Restoring missing teeth in the esthetic zone with bone loss is challenging. A fixed-removable prosthesis, the Andrews Bridge system, effectively rehabilitated a patient with significant mandibular defects, improving function and appearance.

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  • Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Dental Implants

Background:

  • Rehabilitating missing teeth in esthetic areas with compromised bone structure presents significant challenges.
  • Traditional long-span fixed partial dentures may offer suboptimal esthetics and patient acceptance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case report on the successful rehabilitation of a patient with missing mandibular anterior teeth and significant ridge defects.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of the Andrews Bridge system in restoring function, speech, and esthetics.

Main Methods:

  • A 48-year-old patient with Seibert's class III defects and missing mandibular anterior teeth was treated.
  • A fixed-removable prosthesis utilizing the Andrews Bridge system was fabricated and placed.

Main Results:

  • The Andrews Bridge system successfully restored function and speech for the patient.
  • Significant improvements in esthetics were achieved, addressing the patient's concerns.

Conclusions:

  • The Andrews Bridge system is a viable treatment option for complex cases involving missing anterior teeth and severe ridge defects.
  • This prosthesis offers a predictable solution for improving both function and esthetics in challenging prosthodontic rehabilitations.