Yes...the whole bridge is splinted. As far as it being a non-no...most of the evidence shows that it is acceptable, but implant to abutment splinting does have a slightly higher rate of failure. From what I have read, as long as the abutments are immobile, which I was told these were, it is acceptable to splint the implants to the abutments(Misch, Dental Implant Prosthetics). I consulted with the doctor on incorporating all the implants and the abutments into the bridge to increase the chances that the bridge won't cause any problems with the implants. Thanks!