May 24, 2021 · Ridge lap or saddle pontic: These pontics overlap the buccal and lingual surfaces of the ridge. They form a large concave contact with the ridge. Indication: these type of pontics are rarely used and used only in cases of high aesthetic demands.

Aug 29, 2016 · Ridge lap: This type is designed to look like a saddle. It laps over both sides of the ridge like a saddle thrown over the back of a horse. It's fairly esthetic but not cleansable, and it can result in chronic tissue irritation. Modified ridge lap: This type is designed so that the saddle laps over the buccal side only. The shape and size of ...

The collective data showed that the most popular pontic design among participant is the ridge lap pontic (69%) followed by modified ridge lap (63%) and sanitary (47%) pontic . Whereas, the ovate and conical were the least popular pontic designs.

Aug 7, 2023 · A ridge lap is one in which contact extends beyond the midline of the edentulous ridge or that forms a sharp angle at the lingo gingival aspect of the tissue contact. It forms a large concave contact with the ridge obliterating the facial, lingual, and proximal embrasures.

Nov 30, 2017 · The document discusses various pontic designs including ridge lap, modified ridge lap, conical, ovate, and hygienic pontics. It also covers biological and esthetic considerations for pontic design and different materials that can be used, such as …

Sep 9, 2016 · I was told a long time ago that creating a ridge lap on a crown to improve esthetics (improve emergence profile) on an implant was a big time contraindication (hygiene). Is this true or are there scenarios where it is ok? I'd avoid it unless the Dr. requests it.

The ridge-lap and modified ridge-lap are comparable, because they never contact soft tissue lingual to the crest of the ridge" (Figs. IE and F). They differ in that the ridge-lap involves a slightly larger area of tissue contact and a somewhat greater tendency to concavities in …

Jul 1, 1992 · The ridge-lap and modified ridge-lap are comparable, because they never contact soft tissue lingual to the crest of the ridge" (Figs. IE and F). They differ in that the ridge-lap involves a slightly larger area of tissue contact and a somewhat greater tendency to concavities in the contacting surface (Fig. 3).

Dec 20, 2019 · Contact with the labial slope of the ridge should be minimal (pin point) and pressure free (modified ridge lap design). A larger contact with the ridge is provided for a natural look. If a pinpoint contact is given for a case with ridge …

Jun 1, 2012 · This article proposes three categories of implant restoration contours: anatomical emergence, modified ridge lap, and full ridge lap. Each group presents unique challenges in hygiene maintenance for both the patient and the hygienist.