NOTCHED PONTIC AND SYSTEM FOR FABRICATING DENTAL APPLIANCE FOR USE THEREWITH

摘要

A pontic (10) having a prefabricated notch, channel or slot (11) to physically engage and ensure a secure mechanical lock with the dental appliance (30). The invention also pertains to a method of fabricating a dental appliance (30) and a kit for facilitating the same. The invention has particular application to thermoformed, removable appliances.