Abstract
This article presents a digital approach to fabricating a computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) ovate pontic creating device for an implant-supported fixed partial denture. Intraoral digital scanning was done after osseointegration, and the pontic was designed as 2 separate parts, with the fixed part connecting the coronal part of the restoration and an ovate former shaping the pontic area. A mechanical spring was placed between the 2 parts to exert consistent pressure on the ovate former. An ovate pontic can be individually created rapidly and precisely as designed with this novel CAD-CAM device. This technology can be used to personalize the gingival morphology, improve esthetics, and minimize discomfort during the procedure.
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