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PONTIC DESIGN OF ANTERIOR TEETH

Naser Sameer A Sindi , Ahmed Matoug Shukri, Rayan Ahmed Alhebshi, Mahmoud Abdulalah Khatiri , Mohammed Mohssen Alabbadi

Introduction: Replacing lost teeth has always been a challenging task in fixed prosthodontics regarding aesthetics thus a pontic should be designed to provide functional and aesthetic replacement of missing teeth. Anterior bridge design varies and depends on size, shape, position, the shade of pontic and emergence profile from soft tissue. Hygienic pontic, Ridge lap/saddle pontic, modified ridge lap, Ovate pontic, Modified ovate pontic are the commonly used pontic in the anterior region. Many designs have been attempted to create a pontic design that is both natural and hygienic. The design of ovate pontic is proven to achieve both the goals. The aim of the work: The study aimed to assess the knowledge of pontic design selection by aesthetic, function, ease of cleaning, maintenance of healthy tissue on edentulous ridge and patients comfort. Methodology: The review is a comprehensive study of PUBMED, MEDLINE, and, EMBASE from the year 1972 to 2017. The search terms used were: Aesthetic restoration, ovate pontic, modified ovate pontic, gingival profile Conclusion: Clinical success of fixed partial denture depends on the pontic design, and hence the selection of pontic design plays a major role in the outcome of treatment. At present, there is a different pontic design available. The matter of choice vary and highly dependent on patient preferences and operator skills. The clinical circumstances require infinite variation. An ovate pontic can provide a highly aesthetic result and natural looking tooth replacement in anterior bridgework provided by sufficient amount of soft and hard tissue. For a successful aesthetic outcome, communication between patient, clinician and technician and maintenance of good oral hygiene for long-term is essential. Keywords: Aesthetic restoration, ovate pontic, modified ovate pontic, gingival profile.

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