Question 135 (part 2) · LDEK · Bridges

Longitudinal reinforcement of bridge pontic consists in:

  1. A. thickening of the metal coping.
  2. B. using a latch on at least one abutment.
  3. C. incorporating additional abutments.
  4. D. widening the bucco-lingual dimension.
  5. E. strengthening of abutment teeth with crown-root inserts.
Hint

Pontic deflection depends strongly on the dimensions of the framework along the span; ask which change stiffens the pontic itself.

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