Estetica Dental Ovate Pontic

Ovate Pontic: Natural Look
Dr. Eloy Burga Noriega
Active Member of the American Academy of
Cosmetic Dentistry Nº 001568
"If you can't describe what you are doing as a process,
you don't know what you're doing".
W. Edward Deming
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Summary: This article describes a technique utilized by expert cosmetic dentists in order to avoid alveolar collapse. The goal is to create a final restoration that makes the impression of a tooth emerging from the gum.
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Introduction
The ovate pontic is a technique used to create the illusion that the tooth is growing out of the gum. The ovate pontic can also help to create or maintain the presence of interdental papilla, plus an ovate pontic contour is an effective design for cleansibility. Unfortunately, an ovate pontic design is not usually utilized by clinicians, but cosmetic dentist specialists are required to master this technique