Pontic Design Flashcards
1
Q
What is the # 1 problem with the ridge lap (saddle) Pontic design?
A
Not accessible for oral hygiene
2
Q
What design is preferred over the ridge lap Pontic?
A
Modified ridge lap pontic
3
Q
Which Pontic is the easiest to clean?
A
Hygienic Pontic / aka sanitary
4
Q
What determines mandibular posterior Pontic designs?
A
The extent of loss of ridge height.
