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What is the primary design feature of the sanitary pontic?
What is the primary design feature of the sanitary pontic?
- Is reserved for teeth frequently displayed during function
- Allows easy cleaning and permits easier plaque control (correct)
- Traps food particles and leads to tongue habits
- Has a concave tissue surface
What is the disadvantage of the sanitary pontic?
What is the disadvantage of the sanitary pontic?
- Lack of connector size
- Less aesthetic appearance
- Difficulty in cleaning
- Entrapment of food particles and potential tongue habits (correct)
Where is the sanitary pontic typically used?
Where is the sanitary pontic typically used?
- Maxillary anterior teeth
- Mandibular posterior teeth (correct)
- Maxillary posterior teeth
- Mandibular anterior teeth
What is the primary difference between the conventional ovate pontic and the modified ovate pontic?
What is the primary difference between the conventional ovate pontic and the modified ovate pontic?
What is the primary design feature of the modified sanitary (modified hygienic) pontic?
What is the primary design feature of the modified sanitary (modified hygienic) pontic?
Which pontic type is indicated for missing mandibular molars due to its unaesthetic design?
Which pontic type is indicated for missing mandibular molars due to its unaesthetic design?
What is the primary advantage of the modified sanitary (modified hygienic) pontic over the conventional sanitary pontic?
What is the primary advantage of the modified sanitary (modified hygienic) pontic over the conventional sanitary pontic?
What is the main disadvantage of the sanitary pontic?
What is the main disadvantage of the sanitary pontic?
Which pontic type is considered the most 'toothlike' in appearance?
Which pontic type is considered the most 'toothlike' in appearance?
What is the primary design feature that allows the modified sanitary (modified hygienic) pontic to have increased connector size and decreased stress?
What is the primary design feature that allows the modified sanitary (modified hygienic) pontic to have increased connector size and decreased stress?
