Pontic

- A false tooth (pontic) will be placed on the braces during treatment where there is a missing front tooth
- We will glue the false tooth into the gap after the braces are placed (when there is sufficient space)
- This false tooth called a (pontic) is a temporary measure during orthodontics
- This pontic will usually remain until your dentist can make a Maryland bridge after treatment
- Your dentist will manage the Maryland bridge until about age 18 when an implant or a permanent bridge can be made