PONTICS IN FIXED DENTAL PROSTHESIS

Pontics and its designs in FPD. Requirements for pontics. Factors influencing Pontic designs. Classification of pontics. Pontics with mucosal contact- Ridge lap, Modified ridge lap, conical and ovate pontic. Pontics without mucosal contact- sanitary and modified sanitary pontic. Prefabricated pontics - Trupontic, Steele's pontic, Pin pontic, Flatback pontic and modified pin facing.