“Spring cantilever fixed partial denture design to replace missing lateral incisor”

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 7 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Humaira Tanvir , Jasmeena Tabeen Bhatt , Zoya Tanvir

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V7I5P101

How to Cite?

Humaira Tanvir , Jasmeena Tabeen Bhatt , Zoya Tanvir, "“Spring cantilever fixed partial denture design to replace missing lateral incisor”," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 7,  no. 5, pp. 1-3, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V7I5P101

Abstract:

Maxillary lateral incisor is naturally placed in an occlusal position that allows it to avoid protrusive contacts when anterior guidance functions to direct mandibular movements in protrusion and lateral excursion. This makes a missing lateral incisor an ideal candidate to receive a cantilever bridge. The choice of retainer in such case depends on the functional contacts between other anterior teeth during horizontal mandibular movements.We present a case of a young male patient whose impaired facial aesthetics due to missing lateral incisor motivated him to seek its replacement. The partial edentulous space being larger in mesiodistal dimensions demanded use of an implant supported single crown or a modified fixed partial denture that could incorporate diastema. A unique design of spring cantilever was devised to fulfill the treatment objectives. The patient was satisfied with the outcome of the treatment.

Keywords:

dental bridge, metal, ceramic, connector, pontic, diastema

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