Cross wing Maryland bridge: An innovative approach ndash; case report

Abstract

Maryland bridge is a minimally invasive treatment which is an alternative approach for replacing missing teeth when conservation of the abutment tooth structure is required. Missing anterior teeth results in aesthetic, functional & psychosocial well-being of patients. Maryland bridges have certain advantages such as minimal removal of tooth structure, the minimal potential for pulpal trauma & supra gingival margin. The innovative concept in this case is to give a cross wings for the abutments in a Maryland bridge.