Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
Patient with FPD has erythematous tissue under the pontic. Most likely cause?
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Correct answer: D. Poor pontic design causing tissue irritation and plaque accumulation
POOR PONTIC DESIGN (e.g., saddle pontic) allows plaque accumulation and inadequate self-cleaning → chronic tissue irritation and inflammation. Treatment: oral hygiene instruction (floss threaders, proxy brushes) + remake bridge with better pontic design if persistent.
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