Modified Ovate Pontic Design for Immediate Anterior Tooth Replacement

Mhatre, Swapnali; Gala, Anita

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1013

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“…For the majority of pontic forms, passive ridge contact was recommended; however, the ovate pontic requires close contact in order to support, shape, and preserve tissue. 8,9…”

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Case Report: Rehabilitation of anterior esthetic region with ovate pontic

Sonar,

Panchbhai,

Khairkar

2023

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The period of time between extraction and recovery following tooth loss in the esthetic zone can be awful to the patient's appearance and mental health. A suitable alternative to extraction and replacement of a maxillary anterior tooth is quick tooth replacement with an ovate pontic on a temporary fixed partial denture. The interdental papilla, which is preserved by ovate pontic, in turn protects the contour of gingiva that after extraction would have been lost. Utilizing an ovate pontic, an instantaneous tooth replacement removes the emotionally distressing partial edentulous stage, while also producing a considerably more aesthetically acceptable, hygienic, and natural-looking replacement tooth. Ovate pontics have the additional benefit of avoiding the dissatisfaction associated with an unattractive ridge lap pontic. The case study demonstrated an ovate pontic replacement for an upper anterior tooth that helped a patient whose mobile anterior tooth was advised for extraction and finally resulting to both improved esthetics and health.

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“…For the majority of pontic forms, passive ridge contact was recommended; however, the ovate pontic requires close contact in order to support, shape, and preserve tissue. 8,9…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Case Report: Rehabilitation of anterior esthetic region with ovate pontic

Sonar,

Panchbhai,

Khairkar

2023

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“…Preserving interproximal soft tissues and prevention of alveolar bone collapse following tooth extraction still remains a challenge. It is prudent to preserve the socket dimensions, shape, and the gingival tissue height, with techniques utilizing connective tissue grafts,[ 9 ] free gingival graft,[ 10 ] acellular dermal matrix,[ 11 ] resorbable hemostatic plug,[ 12 ] and membranes with or without the bone grafts,[ 13 ] or provisionalization with a pontic that supports the gingival contours and eliminates the “black triangle.”[ 14 ]…”

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“…The advantage of ovate pontic is to achieve maximum esthetics along with positive tissue contact. [ 14 ] However, sufficient faciolingual width and apicocoronal thickness are required for housing the ovate pontic. Hence, additional surgical procedures are frequently required to augment the edentulous ridge.…”

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Soft tissue development around pontic site: A case series

Narayan

Singh

Devarhubli

et al. 2016

J Indian Prosthodont Soc

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An ideal emergence profile is vital for maintaining gingival health and developing esthetics. The ovate pontic which mimics a natural tooth gives the most appropriate emergence profile. For a successful ovate pontic restoration, an alveolar ridge of sufficient height and width is necessary to enhance the deficient ridge and to achieve an esthetic emergence profile. Interpositional graft was carried out along with ovate pontic to achieve an ideal esthetic restoration. After three months of the postoperative period, there was an increased horizontal dimension in the deficient ridge and an esthetic emergence profile. Interpositional graft technique is a simpler and predictable technique for pontic site development in moderate cases of bucco-lingual ridge deficiency.

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Immediate fixed temporization with a natural tooth crown pontic and fiber-reinforced composite following horizontal root fracture: A case report

Shenvi,

Mallick

2024

APRD

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Anterior tooth loss can significantly affect self-esteem, particularly in young individuals. Traditional treatments like removable prostheses often fail to meet aesthetic and functional standards. Using the patient’s natural tooth as a temporary bridge offers a perfect match in size, shape, and color, with psychological benefits. In this case, a 24-year-old male with a fractured maxillary left central incisor underwent tooth extraction. The extracted tooth was cleaned, reshaped with composite resin, and attached to adjacent teeth using fiber-reinforced composite. This technique provided immediate restoration with an aesthetically pleasing ovate pontic design that supported natural gingival health. The patient reported satisfaction with the aesthetic and functional outcome after one month. Utilizing the natural tooth as a pontic is cost-effective, minimally invasive, and preserves future treatment options, making it an ideal temporary solution for anterior tooth loss.

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Modified Ovate Pontic Design for Immediate Anterior Tooth Replacement

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

Case Report: Rehabilitation of anterior esthetic region with ovate pontic

Case Report: Rehabilitation of anterior esthetic region with ovate pontic

Soft tissue development around pontic site: A case series

Immediate fixed temporization with a natural tooth crown pontic and fiber-reinforced composite following horizontal root fracture: A case report

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