title: Subpontic osseous hyperplasia: a literature review.
abstract: Several incidences of excessive bone growth beneath the pontics of posterior fixed partial dentures have been documented, and this phenomenon has been referred to as subpontic osseous hyperplasia. The clinical, radiographic, and microscopic features are discussed, including the presentation of several etiologies and treatment considerations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Wasson
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Rapley
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Cronin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged