A Case Report of Direct-Bonding Bridge for a Missing Lateral Incisor

Abstract

Patient: The patient was a 38-year-old male with teeth mobility and esthetic appearance disorder. A root-fractured lateral incisor was extracted, and an ovate pontic was direct-bonded to adjacent teeth. The ovate pontic previously been made on a working cast.
Discussion: A direct-bonding bridge was applied because of a request for an esthetic appearance at post-operation. It was a consideration using hybrid composite resin for ovate pontic material. After 3 years and 9 months, it was able to obtain the expected results that will keep the condition of papilla, alveolar bone, and gum level.
Conclusion: A direct-bonding bridge for a missing lateral incisor was applied that resulted in a satisfactory long-term functional stable oral environment.