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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Which of the following type of pontic is best suited for long term provisional restoration:
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The correct answer is  • Less strength compared to all metal pontics
• Poor abrasion resistance
• Staining at the resin metal interface
• Permeable to oral fluids
Because of all these disadvantages, it cannot be used as a permanent restoration.