Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
Which pontic design is the MOST DIFFICULT to clean?
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Correct answer: B. Saddle (full ridge lap) pontic
SADDLE pontic contacts ridge on both buccal and lingual — creates concave tissue surface nearly impossible to clean. Hygienic pontic = easiest (no ridge contact). Modified ridge lap = good compromise. Conical = easy to clean.
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