Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Pontics for Improved Removable Partial Denture Esthetics |
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Authors: | Lt Col,Michael A. Mansueto,DDS,MS,Col,John A. Anderson,DDS,MS&dagger |
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Affiliation: | Director, Area Dental Laboratory, Barksda AFB, LA.;Chief of Prosthodontics, 56th Medical Group, MacDill AFB FL. |
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Abstract: | A removable partial denture fabrication technique that uses custom-constructed porcelain fused-to-metal (PFM) pontics is described. PFM pontics enhance the dentist's shade matching effort in esthetically demanding situations. |
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Keywords: | removable partial denture pontics porcelain-fused-to-metal |
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