Abstract

A novel approach in interdisciplinary esthetic space management

Esthetics is a major concern in the patients undergoing any treatment especially in the anterior region. Orthodontic treatment and implant therapy has staged treatment protocol where the treatment period variesfrom patient to patient, depending on case scenario. Implant placement during the orthodontic treatment and subsequent esthetics and space needs to be maintained till restoration of the implant. In the current clinicalsituation, Riding Pontic is the best esthetic option, where space is maintained for the implant restoration. This case report explains the use and fabrication of riding pontic in an interdisciplinary treatment approach.