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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: PONTIC CLASSIFICATION - Mikee's part, Characteristics wherein with a porcelain veneer, it is the most commonly used pontic design in the esthetic zone,, ensure uniform thickness of porcelain by waxing the fixed prosthesis to complete anatomic contour, Modified Ridge Lap in terms of Faciolingual Surface, PONTIC CLASSIFICATION Depending on Mucosal Contact Ovate, Ovate in terms of Indications, Ovate in terms of Ridge contact, Metal-ceramic pontics Disadvantages Excessive thickness of porcelain, Modified Ridge Lap in terms of Tissue-contacting area, Metal-ceramic pontics Advantages easier to use because the backing is custom made for a space, Indications used when Esthetics is a primary concern, Ridge contact it works well with a broad, flat ridge, Ovate in terms of Characteristics, posterior bridges which are more susceptible to mechanical problems, when hygienic pontic design is used since both are used for teeth in the nonappearance zone, All-Metal Pontics used when hygienic pontic design is used, placement of a provisional FPD with the pontic extending one-quarter of the way into the socket immediately after extraction, a slight concavity on the facial side of the ridge which can be cleaned and tolerated by the tissue, Metal-ceramic pontics Advantages have greatest esthetic potential as prosthetic replacements for missing teeth, the concavity is created either through placement of a provisional FPD, Contraindications when patient is unwilling for surgery