Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Mandibular Defect Using a Malo Bridge: A Case Report

Prosthetic rehabilitation is necessary to improve a patient's quality of life after large cysts and tumors are removed. Although odontogenic keratocysts are benign growths, they usually cause extensive localized damage. Large abnormalities on the affected side are often the outcome of surgery. Following an odontogenic keratocyst removal, a large vertical defect was created in the right posterior mandibular region. This article provides a step-by-step description of prosthetic rehabilitation with a Malo bridge. A screw-retained framework with a custom-made abutment is used in Malo bridges, and final crowns are cemented onto it. This concept was applied in this case for the final restoration.