Natural Tooth Pontic � An Easy, Esthetic  and Economic Prosthesis � a Case Report

Dr. Priya  A.  Lele; Dr. Rohini   S. Mali; Dr.  Vishakha S. Patil; Urvashi Nighojkar

Volume : II, Issue : VI, June - 2013

Natural Tooth Pontic � An Easy, Esthetic and Economic Prosthesis � a Case Report

Dr. Priya A. Lele, Dr. Rohini S. Mali, Dr. Vishakha S. Patil, Urvashi Nighojkar

Abstract :

Aims and objectives Loss of an anterior tooth is a catastrophe. However, immediate replacement of the lost tooth is definitely a comforting proposition. Not only the patient but even the dentist has a strong desire to save an anterior tooth for the primary reason of esthetics. If the tooth crown is not grossly decayed, oken down or discolored, it can be used as a pontic in designing an interim prosthesis. Case description A chair side technique using the patient�s own natural tooth as a pontic for replacing the missing tooth using a fiber reinforced composite resin splint is described in this article. Conclusion This is a simple, economical, and rapid method to replace a single tooth. It requires minimal or no tooth preparation; thus is a reversible technique and avoids the laboratory costs.