In order to maintain the health of the tissue, beneath a pontic it is desirable to :

Gingival surface of pontic: • In order to maintain the health of the tissue beneath a pontic it is desirable to — Have passive contact with ridge without blanching of the tissue. — Have minimal tissue contact • The gingival surface of a pontic should be concave buccolingually and convex mesiodistally. • Highly glazed porcelain is the material of choice to contact with the ridge. • Rough gingival surfaces accumulate plaque and cause irritation. • Patients maintenance (flossing) is more important than the pontic design itself.