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 …

Nov 30, 2017 · This document discusses pontic and retainer designs for fixed partial dentures. It describes various pontic shapes including saddle, modified ridge lap, conical, and ovate designs.

Feb 2, 2024 · The document outlines the ideal requirements of a pontic, including restoring function, providing esthetics, and being comfortable and biocompatible. It also describes the …

Two FDPs with two types of pontic design (saddle pontic and modified ridge lap pontic) were fabricated for one patient with maxillary anterior teeth missing. The acoustic analysis of …

These prefabricated pontics include such types as the flat back, long pin, reverse pin, Trupontic, and Harmony pontics. On the basis of design, pontics are variously described as sad dle, …

Dec 9, 2018 · The saddle pontic has a concave fitting surface that overlaps the residual ridge buccolingually. Saddle or ridge lap designs should be avoided because the concave gingival …

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Defination-Retainer in FPD is defined as,the component of FPD which takes support from abutment tooth and provides retention to the prosthesis. It's basically a crown or any …

66 SADDLE OR RIDGE LAP PONTIC This pontic looks most like a tooth, replacing all the contours of the missing tooth. It forms a large concave contact with the ridge, obliterating the …

Saddle-shaped/ridge lap pontic has high esthetic value and least chances of food particles trapping. This design gives the illusion of a nonextracted tooth which is accepted by the …