Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
Which pontic design is MOST difficult to clean?
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Correct answer: A. Saddle (ridge-lap)
- A. Correct. The saddle/ridge-lap pontic has broad concave tissue contact that traps plaque and cannot be flossed cleanly.
- B. The modified ridge-lap reduces tissue contact for better hygiene.
- C. An ovate pontic is convex and relatively cleansable.
- D. The hygienic (sanitary) pontic doesn't touch tissue — easiest to clean.
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