How is the area under the pontic of a bridge maintained?

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When the patient has a fixed prosthesis,such as a three-unit bridge,the area under the pontic is maintained by threading dental floss under the pontic with a bridge threader.
When the patient has a fixed prosthesis,such as a three-unit bridge,the area under the pontic cannot be reached with a toothbrush.
Irrigation with a cannula will remove debris but will not disrupt biofilm.
Swishing with a mouth rinse will not disrupt biofilm.

How Is the Area Under the Pontic of a Bridge