Temporary Esthetic Composite Pontic.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Vassallo, Daniela; Terranova, Sergio
- Source
- Journal of Clinical Orthodontics; May2003, Vol. 37 Issue 5, p278-279, 2p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph
- Subject
- COMPOSITE materials
TEETH abnormalities
DENTAL casting
COSMETIC dentistry
ORTHODONTICS
- Language
- ISSN
- 00223875
The article describes the application of a temporary composite pontic for aesthetic treatment in lingual orthodontics. It mentions that composite pontic fills the extraction sites in aesthetic treatments which can also be used in labial treatment. It provides the procedure of ligual orthodontic treatment which involves the creation of a cast of the buccal surfaces. It presents several photographs depicting the important aspects of the procedure.