8 Questions
In case of gingival recession, the pontic can be constructed with a length that exceeds the clinical requirement for the patient.
True
Pink porcelain is used to simulate exposed dentine on the root.
False
Gingiva-like color porcelain is used in conjunction with root-like porcelain to achieve esthetic results.
True
In all cases, the pontic must be constructed with pink porcelain to simulate gingival tissue.
False
The root can be stained to change its color to match the surrounding tissue.
True
In cases of excessive bone loss, the pontic can only be constructed with a length that is shorter than the clinical requirement.
False
Pink porcelain is only used to construct the pontic, not to simulate gingival tissue.
False
The pontic can be constructed with a length that is longer than the clinical requirement for esthetic reasons.
False
Test your knowledge about pontics, the suspended portion of a fixed partial denture, replacing lost natural teeth and restoring their function. Discover how pontics occupy the space of missing natural teeth.
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