Question 248 · LDEK · Bridges

Ante’s law, which determines the suitability of abutments for bridges, speaks about:

  1. A. surface of the periodontal support of abutments, which should be equal to or larger than hypothetical surface of the restored teeth.
  2. B. radiological evaluation of the length of the root seated in the bone.
  3. C. configuration of the shape of abutments’ roots.
  4. D. hygienic aspect of the span.
  5. E. proportion of clinical crown to the root.
Hint

Ante's rule compares the periodontal areas of the abutments with those of the teeth being replaced.

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