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What is the main function of a pontic in a fixed partial denture?
What is the main function of a pontic in a fixed partial denture?
What does the term 'pons' mean in Latin?
What does the term 'pons' mean in Latin?
Why should the pontic design be cleansable and hygienic?
Why should the pontic design be cleansable and hygienic?
What is the purpose of making the pontic material biocompatible?
What is the purpose of making the pontic material biocompatible?
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What aspect of the pontic is affected by the mesiodistal dimension and occlusogingival dimension?
What aspect of the pontic is affected by the mesiodistal dimension and occlusogingival dimension?
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What is the primary purpose of pontics in terms of esthetic requirements?
What is the primary purpose of pontics in terms of esthetic requirements?
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In what situation is the modified ridge lap technique used?
In what situation is the modified ridge lap technique used?
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What is the mechanical principle related to pontic dimension and span length?
What is the mechanical principle related to pontic dimension and span length?
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What is the purpose of using pink porcelain in pontics?
What is the purpose of using pink porcelain in pontics?
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In which situation are pontics placed as close as possible to the interabutment axis?
In which situation are pontics placed as close as possible to the interabutment axis?
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What type of arch curvature produces a torquing movement when replacing 4 maxillary incisors in pointed arches?
What type of arch curvature produces a torquing movement when replacing 4 maxillary incisors in pointed arches?
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Forces on a single restoration are mostly in which direction?
Forces on a single restoration are mostly in which direction?
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Which material is mentioned as the most rigid alloy for pontic fabrication?
Which material is mentioned as the most rigid alloy for pontic fabrication?
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What is the primary purpose of pontics in terms of occlusal contacts?
What is the primary purpose of pontics in terms of occlusal contacts?
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What abutments should be added in the opposite direction to the lever arm for proper alignment of the dental arch?
What abutments should be added in the opposite direction to the lever arm for proper alignment of the dental arch?
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What type of pontic design should be cleansable and hygienic?
What type of pontic design should be cleansable and hygienic?
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What is the inclination that pontics should have for proper alignment of the dental arch?
What is the inclination that pontics should have for proper alignment of the dental arch?
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What is the effect of reducing the buccolingual pontic width at the expense of the lingual surface?
What is the effect of reducing the buccolingual pontic width at the expense of the lingual surface?
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"Pons" as a term in Latin does NOT relate to which aspect of the pontic?
"Pons" as a term in Latin does NOT relate to which aspect of the pontic?
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