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Porcelain‐Fused‐to‐Metal Pontics for Improved Removable Partial Denture Esthetics
Author(s) -
Mansueto Michael A.,
Anderson John A.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1992.tb00440.x
Subject(s) - removable partial denture , materials science , dentistry , orthodontics , dental abutments , dentures , medicine , implant , surgery
A removable partial denture fabrication technique that uses custom‐constructed porcelain fused‐to‐metal (PFM) pontics is described. PFM pontics enhance the dentist's shade matching effort in esthetically demanding situations.