Which of the following type of pontic is best suited for long term provisional restoration:: (A) Metal ceramic pontic., (B) All- Metal pontic., (C) Resin veneered pontic., (D) Any of the above.
Answer is C. • 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.