Dental Implants: Pontic Area
Last Updated: May 02, 2006
Dr. Kaplowitz asks:
I have a patient where I am redoing a dental implant bridge in the mandibular anterior from 27 to 22.
Her chief complaint was that when she said certain sounds, she spit between the pontic embrasures. One of the problems is that there is a lot of vertical bone and soft tissue loss in the pontic area. The case would be more aesthetic with a soft tissue graft. One option I have considered is remaking the bridge but closing up the embrasures with pink porcelain. I would appreciate any thoughts on this and any other options others may suggest.
6 Comments on Dental Implants: Pontic Area
Dr. R Mosery
05/02/2006
Gary D. Kitzis, DMD
05/03/2006
DR.M.ALI DDD.MS.
05/03/2006
Ira Langstein, DDS, FICOI
05/05/2006
scott hamblin dds
05/15/2006
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