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Contour determination for ovate pontics. 1999

T J Dylina

The ovate pontic was initially described in 1933, but was only recently considered clinically acceptable. Historically, there has been resistance to ovate pontics, but this resistance lacks scientific and biologic evidence to justify rejection. Explicit instructions are mandatory for predictable results from dental laboratories. This article describes a method for communicating exact dimensions for an ovate pontic that was previously contoured for a patient in a provisional restoration to ensure clinical and histologic success. Polyvinyl siloxane putty is suggested as a matrix material for the predetermined contour. An esthetic and functional restoration will result when these materials and procedures are used in an appropriate sequence.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007400	Interprofessional Relations	The reciprocal interaction of two or more professional individuals.	Etiquette, Medical,Medical Etiquette,Relations, Interprofessional
D007754	Laboratories, Dental	Facilities for the performance of services related to dental treatment but not done directly in the patient's mouth.	Dental Laboratories,Dental Laboratory,Laboratory, Dental
D011145	Polyvinyls	POLYMERS derived from the monomer VINYL COMPOUNDS.	Polyvinyl
D011476	Prosthodontics	A dental specialty concerned with the restoration and maintenance of oral function by the replacement of missing TEETH and related structures by artificial devices or DENTAL PROSTHESES.	Dentistry, Prosthetic,Prosthetic Dentistry
D003760	Dental Impression Materials	Substances used to create an impression, or negative reproduction, of the teeth and dental arches. These materials include dental plasters and cements, metallic oxide pastes, silicone base materials, or elastomeric materials.	Dental Impression Material,Impression Material, Dental,Impression Materials, Dental,Material, Dental Impression,Materials, Dental Impression
D003761	Dental Impression Technique	Procedure of producing an imprint or negative likeness of the teeth and/or edentulous areas. Impressions are made in plastic material which becomes hardened or set while in contact with the tissue. They are later filled with plaster of Paris or artificial stone to produce a facsimile of the oral structures present. Impressions may be made of a full complement of teeth, of areas where some teeth have been removed, or in a mouth from which all teeth have been extracted. (Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)	Dental Impression Technic,Dental Impression Technics,Dental Impression Techniques,Impression Technic, Dental,Impression Technics, Dental,Impression Technique, Dental,Impression Techniques, Dental,Technic, Dental Impression,Technics, Dental Impression,Technique, Dental Impression,Techniques, Dental Impression
D003779	Denture Design	The plan, delineation, and location of actual structural elements of dentures. The design can relate to retainers, stress-breakers, occlusal rests, flanges, framework, lingual or palatal bars, reciprocal arms, etc.	Denture Designs,Design, Denture,Designs, Denture
D003830	Denture, Partial, Fixed	A partial denture attached to prepared natural teeth, roots, or implants by cementation.	Fixed Bridge,Fixed Partial Denture,Pontic,Bridge, Fixed,Bridges, Fixed,Denture, Fixed Partial,Dentures, Fixed Partial,Fixed Bridges,Fixed Partial Dentures,Partial Denture, Fixed,Partial Dentures, Fixed,Pontics
D003833	Denture, Partial, Temporary	A partial denture intended for short-term use in a temporary or emergency situation.	Dental Prosthesis, Interim,Interim Dental Prosthesis,Interim Prosthesis Dental,Dental Prostheses, Interim,Dental, Interim Prosthesis,Dentals, Interim Prosthesis,Interim Dental Prostheses,Interim Prosthesis Dentals,Prostheses, Interim Dental,Prosthesis Dental, Interim,Prosthesis Dentals, Interim,Prosthesis, Interim Dental
D004955	Esthetics, Dental	Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p108)	Cosmetic Dentistry,Aesthetics, Dental,Dental Esthetic,Dental Esthetics,Esthetic, Dental,Cosmetic Dentistries,Dentistries, Cosmetic,Dentistry, Cosmetic