Andrew’s bridge – esthetic fixed removable approach for maxillary anterior defect: a case report

Replacement of anterior teeth is challenging for patients with traumatic injuries when there is loss of soft tissue along with teeth. To achieve esthetics and phonetics, closure of the defect is necessary either with fixed or removable prosthesis. Due to periodontal considerations and extent of the defect, fixed prosthesis is not always feasible; whereas removable prosthesis is also less retentive and normally uncomfortable. So fixed removable prosthesis (Andrews Bridge) can be used to overcome these issues. The Andrews system is basically composed of two components: Fixed component (retainers on abutments joined by bar) and removable component. Hereby, we are presenting a case of missing maxillary anterior teeth with Seibert’s Class III ridge defect rehabilitated using Andrews Bridge. Andrews Bridge permits rehabilitation of congenital and acquired esthetic defects and fulfils both hygiene and esthetic requirements.