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Use of a Modified Ovate Pontic in Areas of Ridge Defects: A Report of Two Cases
Author(s) -
LIU CHIUNLIN STEVEN
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2004.tb00052.x
Subject(s) - ridge , gingival margin , dentistry , orthodontics , interdental consonant , dentures , medicine , geology , paleontology
A modified design for ovate pontics is proposed to achieve the esthetic, functional, and hygienic requirements for fixed partial dentures. This design should aid the clinician in preparing the edentulous area, thus resulting in less discomfort for the patient because little to no ridge augmentation is required. The same emergence profile can be developed as with the classic ovate pontic design.