A Case of Determining Bridge Shape for Patient with Anterior Tooth Loss and Evolving Gum Level

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 71-year-old female who visited our dental office. Her chief complaint was that of dissatisfaction with her anterior dental esthetics. Predictable prosthetic treatment with occlusal reconstruction was performed using a relined removable denture. Final restoration was made with a fixed ceramic bridge and ovate pontic for esthetic recovery.
Discussion: A fixed bridge with an ovate pontic could avoid alveolar bone disruption and also maintain the papilla shape as well as the gum level appropriately.
Conclusion: A fixed bridge with ovate pontic was deemed an appropriate treatment for the patient who was previously complaining about anterior dental esthetics.