Title: Loop connector to improve esthetics of a fixed partial denture
Authors: Shailesh Jain, Vishwadeepak Singh
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i2.43
Abstract
Diastema between natural teeth is not preferred by most patients. However, there are situations when generalized diastema in natural dentition do not allow placement of a prosthesis which does not incorporate the same characteristic in its design. We present a case of a mandibular kennedy class four partial edentulous situation in a young female patient who also presented with a high lip line and a deep bite. A four unit fixed partial denture using a loop connector was designed to incorporate the spaces between artificial teeth.
Keywords: pontic, connector, diastema, fixed partial denture, implant.
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