Pontic
A pontic is the artificial tooth in a dental bridge that fills the gap left by a missing tooth, supported by crowns on adjacent teeth or implants.
Definition
A pontic is the artificial tooth in a dental bridge that fills the gap left by a missing tooth, supported by crowns on adjacent teeth or implants.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Pontics can be made from several materials including porcelain fused to metal, all-ceramic, gold alloy, or a combination. The type of pontic used depends on the location in the mouth, aesthetic requirements, and bite forces. There are also different pontic designs based on how they relate to the gum tissue: ridge-lap (most common for front teeth), modified ridge-lap, sanitary/hygienic (easiest to clean), and ovate (most natural-looking). Your dentist will recommend the best pontic design based on your specific needs and the condition of the gum tissue at the missing tooth site.
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What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about pontic — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1What is the false tooth in a bridge made of?
- 2How do I clean under a bridge?
- 3Can a bridge pontic be replaced?
- 4Will the false tooth look natural?
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Front Desk answers questions about bridge components, discusses material options, and schedules consultations for tooth replacement.
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Common questions about pontic.
A pontic is the artificial tooth in a dental bridge that fills the gap left by a missing tooth, supported by crowns on adjacent teeth or implants. Pontics can be made from several materials including porcelain fused to metal, all-ceramic, gold alloy, or a combination. The type of pontic used depends on the location in the mouth, aesthetic requirements, and bite forces.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about bridge components, discusses material options, and schedules consultations for tooth replacement.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about bridge components, discusses material options, and schedules consultations for tooth replacement.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about bridge components, discusses material options, and schedules consultations for tooth replacement.
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