Harish PV, Bhojaraju N, Sowmya GR, Gangaiah M. Management of Oro-Nasal Fistula Using Andrew's Bridge: A Case Report.
J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2012;
14:317-20. [PMID:
25183920 DOI:
10.1007/s13191-012-0233-7]
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Abstract
Oro-nasal fistula is the most common complication following the surgical closure of the cleft palate. Retention is the paramount factor in the successful prosthodontic habilitation of cleft palate patients. Various precision attachments have provided us with the opportunity to make the prosthesis fixed removable type; giving a double advantage to the patient i.e. comfort through fixed type and easy maintenance through removal type. This case report describes a case of oro-nasal fistula habilitated with an obturator attached to Andrew's bridge, which had good retention and esthetics.
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