ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pontic

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pontic is a noun meaning (dentistry) A false tooth that forms part of a dental bridge.

Meaning

(dentistry) A false tooth that forms part of a dental bridge.

More Meanings

  1. (anatomy) Relating to the pons.

Word Forms

Synonyms for pontic

Depending on context, synonyms include pontal, pontile, pontine.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cantilevered, post, toothlet, ponty, pedestal, pontee.

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