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In case of gingival recession, the pontic can be constructed with a length that exceeds the clinical requirement for the patient.
In case of gingival recession, the pontic can be constructed with a length that exceeds the clinical requirement for the patient.
True (A)
Pink porcelain is used to simulate exposed dentine on the root.
Pink porcelain is used to simulate exposed dentine on the root.
False (B)
Gingiva-like color porcelain is used in conjunction with root-like porcelain to achieve esthetic results.
Gingiva-like color porcelain is used in conjunction with root-like porcelain to achieve esthetic results.
True (A)
In all cases, the pontic must be constructed with pink porcelain to simulate gingival tissue.
In all cases, the pontic must be constructed with pink porcelain to simulate gingival tissue.
The root can be stained to change its color to match the surrounding tissue.
The root can be stained to change its color to match the surrounding tissue.
In cases of excessive bone loss, the pontic can only be constructed with a length that is shorter than the clinical requirement.
In cases of excessive bone loss, the pontic can only be constructed with a length that is shorter than the clinical requirement.
Pink porcelain is only used to construct the pontic, not to simulate gingival tissue.
Pink porcelain is only used to construct the pontic, not to simulate gingival tissue.
The pontic can be constructed with a length that is longer than the clinical requirement for esthetic reasons.
The pontic can be constructed with a length that is longer than the clinical requirement for esthetic reasons.
