A Simplified Approach for Provisionalization Utilizing Extracted Natural Tooth as a Pontic-A Clinical Report

Abstract

The loss of anterior teeth due to trauma, caries, and periodontal diseases can result in serious functional and esthetic disabilities compromising the patients' quality of life. The current scenario in dentistry proposes several treatment modalities for the esthetic and functional replacement of a missing anterior tooth which includes implant supported single crown, conventional FPD, Resin Bonded FPD or RPD. However when certain clinical conditions or unwillingness of the patient preclude the replacement of missing tooth with any of these prostheses, a more conservative treatment modality in the form of fiber reinforce composite resin fixed partial denture with composite resin, porcelain fused to metal, all ceramic or natural tooth pontic can be considered as a definitive treatment alternative.