1. What are the requirements of an ideal Pontic?

a) To restore the function of missing teeth.

b) To meet the esthetic demand.
c) To create plaque formation.
d) To prevent food impaction.

2. What is the design of a nonmucosal contact Pontic?

a) The gingival portion is shaped like an archway between the retainers.
b) The gingival portion is shaped like a straight line.
c) The gingival portion is shaped like a triangle.
d) The gingival portion is shaped like a circle.

3. What are the advantages of a nonmucosal contact Pontic?

a) Good access for oral hygiene.
b) Decreased esthetics.
c) Increased stress concentration on Pontic and connector.
d) Decreased connector size.

4. What is the classi cation of Pontic according to material?

a) All metal, all ceramic, all acrylic, and combination.
b) All metal, all ceramic, all plastic, and combination.
c) All metal, all glass, all acrylic, and combination.
d) All wood, all ceramic, all acrylic, and combination.

5. What are the indications for using a nonmucosal contact Pontic?

a) Areas with minimal esthetic concern.
b) Areas with maximum esthetic concern.
c) Areas with no vertical dimensions.
d) Areas without missing teeth.

Correct answers:
1. a) To restore the function of missing teeth.
2. a) The gingival portion is shaped like an archway between the retainers.
3. a) Good access for oral hygiene.
4. a) All metal, all ceramic, all acrylic, and combination.
5. a) Areas with minimal esthetic concern.Quiz:

1. What are the three considerations for a successful Pontic?

Answer: The three considerations for a successful Pontic are
biological, mechanical, and esthetic factors.

2. What are the different types of Pontic designs mentioned in the

document?
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document are ridge lap, modi ed ridge, conical, and ovate.

3. How can Pontics be classi ed according to the material used?

Answer: Pontics can be classi ed according to the material used as
all metal, all ceramic, all acrylic, or a combination of materials.

4. What are the two types of Pontics mentioned that have mucosal
contact?
Answer: The two types of Pontics mentioned that have mucosal
contact are hygienic Pontic and modi ed hygienic Pontic.

5. Name one type of Pontic design that has a convex shape with
only one point of contact at the center of the residual ridge.
Answer: The conical (Egg bullet or pearl-shaped) Pontic has a
convex shape with only one point of contact at the center of the
residual ridge.

6. What are the considerations for esthetics in Pontic design?

Answer: Esthetic considerations in Pontic design include meeting
the esthetic demand and being hygienic to prevent plaque formation
and food impaction.

7. Name two classi cations of Pontics according to the material

used.
Answer: Two classi cations of Pontics according to the material
used are all metal and all acrylic.

8. What are the two types of Pontics mentioned that have modi ed
designs?
Answer: The two types of Pontics mentioned that have modi ed
designs are modi ed ridge (Modi ed saddle) Pontic and modi ed
hygienic Pontic.

9. True or False: Gold alloys and base metal alloys are examples of
all metal Pontics.
Answer: True. Gold alloys and base metal alloys are examples of all
metal Pontics.
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Answer: A Pontic is a suspended member of a xed bridge that
replaces a missing natural tooth.

MCQ:

1. According to the document, what are the three considerations for

a successful Pontic?
a) Mechanical, esthetic, and biological considerations
b) Biological, mechanical, and material considerations
c) Esthetic, material, and biological considerations
d) Material, mechanical, and esthetic considerations
Answer: a) Mechanical, esthetic, and biological considerations

2. What is the classi cation of Pontics based on the material used?

a) All metal, all ceramic, all acrylic, and combination
b) All metal, all porcelain, all acrylic, and hybrid
c) Metal alloys, ceramic alloys, acrylic alloys, and composite
d) Metal, ceramic, acrylic, and composite
Answer: a) All metal, all ceramic, all acrylic, and combination

3. Which type of Pontic design has a convex shape with only one
point of contact at the center of the residual ridge?
a) Ridge lap (saddle) Pontic
b) Modi ed ridge (Modi ed saddle) Pontic
c) Conical (Egg bullet or pearl-shaped) Pontic
d) Hygienic Pontic
Answer: c) Conical (Egg bullet or pearl-shaped) Pontic
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all metal Pontics.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True

5. What is the purpose of a hygienic Pontic?

a) To prevent plaque formation and food impaction
b) To provide a natural esthetic appearance
c) To enhance mechanical stability
d) To minimize biological complications
Answer: a) To prevent plaque formation and food impaction

1. How many classi cations of Pontic are there based on material?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: c) 4

2. What are the requirements of an ideal Pontic?

a) Function and esthetics
b) Function and hygiene
c) Esthetics and hygiene
d) Function, esthetics, and hygiene
Answer: d) Function, esthetics, and hygiene

3. What are the three considerations for a successful Pontic?

a) Biological, mechanical, and esthetic considerations
b) Biological, mechanical, and functional considerations
c) Mechanical, esthetic, and functional considerations
d) Functional, esthetic, and hygiene considerations
Answer: a) Biological, mechanical, and esthetic considerations

4. Which type of Pontic is NOT classi ed based on material?

a) All metal Pontic
b) All ceramic Pontic
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d) Hybrid Pontic
Answer: d) Hybrid Pontic

5. Which consideration ensures the prevention of plaque formation

and food impaction in a Pontic?
a) Mechanical considerations
b) Biological considerations
c) Esthetic considerations
d) Hygiene considerations
Answer: d) Hygiene considerations