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What is the proper name for an artificial tooth on a fixed denture?
  1. Artificial tooth device
  2. Pontic
  3. Orthodontic bracket
  4. Implant
Explanation
Answer: B - Pontic is the proper name for an artificial tooth on a fixed denture. The use is to replace loss of natural tooth, to restore function, and to prevent adjacent teeth from moving inward to fill the empty space left from the lost tooth.
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