title: Riding Pontic--Aesthetic Journey Aesthetic Goal.
abstract: The increasing concern for esthetics during the orthodontic treatment can be measured by the increasing popularity ofaesthetic brackets, lingual technique, smaller sized metal brackets, and clear alignment therapy. Many clients, especially adolescents, are self-conscious about their appearance in social and professional situations, and they refuse to tolerate the inevitable "black holes" of edentulous spaces during orthodontic treatment. This article describes the use, fabrication, modifications, and shortcomings of riding pontics; and illustrates how their use provides aesthetic, psychological and functional benefits.
authors.forename: Byajit Kumar
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Rohilla
authors.forename: Shweta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Choudhary
authors.forename: Kukreja
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Manisha
authors.forename: Pawanjit Singh
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Walia
authors.forename: Anil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nafria
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male