Question 327 · LDEK · Bridges

During preparation of porcelain-fused to metal complex bridge to fill for missing teeth 25 and 26, its underlying metal framework in oral cavity should be checked. Properly made metal framework:

  1. A. contacts with mucosa of the oral vestibule in the span area.
  2. B. contacts with mucosa of the oral cavity proper in the span area.
  3. C. recreates contact points with adjacent teeth.
  4. D. does not contact with oral cavity mucosa in the span area.
  5. E. exhibits flexibility features.
Hint

Consider what material should touch the alveolar ridge under a pontic of a veneered bridge and what the framework must leave room for.

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