An innovative prosthetic technique for space closure in mandibular anterior region

The dental patient with a missing anterior tooth has several fixed treatment options such as implant prosthesis, resin bonded prosthesis, fibre-reinforced composite restoration, metal-ceramic fixed partial denture (FPD) and metal-free FPDs. The laboratory procedures related to these modalities necessitate additional time and cost. However, the clinician is often posed with the problem of rehabilitating a patient with suitable alternative on an urgent basis. This is a case report presenting a low cost alternative for space closure in mandibular anterior region, on an immediate, interim basis in a single visit.