title: The ovate pontic for fixed bridgework.
abstract: The provision of fixed prosthodontic restorations that meets the patient's functional and aesthetic demands can be challenging, especially in the anterior maxilla. It requires close communication with the technician and knowledge of the available options. This article will outline the options for pontic design and focus on the ovate pontic, which has the potential to provide the most aesthetic outcome. This should equip the practitioner with the knowledge as to which pontic to prescribe if such a challenge arises.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Fixed bridgework is a commonly prescribed prosthesis for the replacement of missing teeth. In order for this to be provided successfully, the practitioner should have a working knowledge of the available options for pontic design.This is especially important in cases where aesthetic demands are high.
authors.affiliation: York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Gahan
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Nixon
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Martin F W-Y
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D014093:Tooth, Artificial