title: A simplified technique for recording an implant-supported ovate pontic site in the esthetic zone.
abstract: Implant-supported fixed dental prostheses present an esthetic challenge, especially when an ovate pontic site has been progressively developed during the guided soft-tissue healing process with an interim restoration. This article describes a technique for an accurate capturing of the molded ovate pontic site of an implant-supported fixed dental prostheses and for transferring it to the definitive cast, which facilitates the dental ceramist's ability to design and fabricate an ovate pontic with adequate intaglio contours.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. Electronic address: araigrod@u.washington.edu.
authors.forename: Ariel J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Raigrodski
authors.affiliation: Clinical Associate Professor, Acting Chair, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash.
authors.forename: E Ricardo
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Schwedhelm
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash.
authors.forename: Yen-Wei
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D059605:Dental Implant-Abutment Design; D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000737:chemistry; D012833:Siloxanes / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane; D003776:Dental Porcelain