Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
When fabricating a denture, which pontic type is CONTRAINDICATED in the anterior region?
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Correct answer: A. Sanitary/hygienic
- A. Correct. The sanitary/hygienic pontic (which does not contact the ridge) is contraindicated in the anterior region because it creates an unaesthetic gap visible between the pontic and the ridge.
- B. The ovate pontic is acceptable anteriorly — it provides good esthetics and is cleanable.
- C. The conical pontic has acceptable esthetics in some anterior situations.
- D. The modified ridge-lap is the most common choice anteriorly for esthetics and cleanliness.
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