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A system for localizing pontics.

Abstract

The ceramometal pontic has the greatest potential as an esthetic replacement for missing teeth. Maximum esthetic and mechanical properties are obtainable only with post-ceramic soldering. A means of maintaining positional stability for the pontic is offered, as well as some helpful hints in the use of the technique in various clinical situations.

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R R Faucher. 1984. A system for localizing pontics.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3913(84)90134-3

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