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    The document discusses major connectors, which are components of removable partial dentures that connect various parts of the denture to provide unification and rigidity. It describes the functions and types of major connectors for the mandibular arch, including lingual bars, lingual plates, and sublingual bars. For the maxillary arch, it discusses palatal strap/bars, full palatal plates, and anterior palatal plates. It provides details on the design, indications, and limitations of each type of major connector.

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    The document discusses major connectors, which are components of removable partial dentures that connect various parts of the denture to provide unification and rigidity. It describes the functions and types of major connectors for the mandibular arch, including lingual bars, lingual plates, and sublingual bars. For the maxillary arch, it discusses palatal strap/bars, full palatal plates, and anterior palatal plates. It provides details on the design, indications, and limitations of each type of major connector.

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    The document discusses major connectors, which are components of removable partial dentures that connect various parts of the denture to provide unification and rigidity. It describes the functions and types of major connectors for the mandibular arch, including lingual bars, lingual plates, and sublingual bars. For the maxillary arch, it discusses palatal strap/bars, full palatal plates, and anterior palatal plates. It provides details on the design, indications, and limitations of each type of major connector.

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    Major Connectors

    Dr Shoaib Razi

    Components of CPD

    Major Connector
    Minor Connector
    Direct Retainer
    Indirect retainer
    Denture base

    Major Connector
    The unit of a removable partial denture that
    connects the various parts of the denture. Its
    principal functions are to provide unification and
    rigidity to the denture.

    Functions
    Unification
    Stress distribution
    Cross arch stabilization
    Major coonector should not impinge soft tissue
    Should be free of movable tissue
    Relief should be given where interference is
    expected

    Mandibular major connectors

    Lingual bar
    Lingual plate
    sub lingual bar
    Cingulum bar
    Labial bar
    Lingual bar and lingual plate are most
    commonly used major connectors

    Lingual Bar
    Half pear shaped
    Superior and inferior borders are well rounded
    so not to impinge tissue.
    4mm gingival clearence
    Inferior border is thicker than superior border
    0.5 mm relief provided
    Extended according to lingual frena

    limitations
    High frenal attachment
    Shallow sulcus depth
    Tori!

    Lingual plate
    Extends from the middle third of the lingual
    surface till the depth of sulcus.
    Thin, feasable design following contours of the
    teeth and embrasures.
    Should be rigid.
    Bulk at the inferior border is the same as bar.

    indications
    high frena
    Class 1 with severe ridge resorption
    Serves as a splint for periodontally compromised
    teeth

    Sub lingual bar


    Same as lingual bar just placed parallel to
    anterior part of floor of mouth
    When 4mm clearance cannot be provided.
    Position is inferior and posterior to lingual bar

    Cingulum bar
    It is used when lingual and sublingual bar
    cannot be given.
    Depth of sulcus is an issue
    Patient tolerance?

    Kennedys bar
    Cingulum + lingual bar
    Periodontaly compromised teeth

    Labial Bar
    Buccal bar
    Lingually inclined teeth
    Also indicated in circumstances where a
    connector cannot be given on the lingual
    side due to unusual anatomy
    Better suited for short spans.

    Maxillary Major Conncetors


    Difference between strap and bar?

    AP palatal strap/bar
    Full palatal plate
    Palatal strap or bar
    Anterior palatal plate

    Anterio-posteriori palatal strap


    Involves an anterior and a posterior strap
    which are joined together with longitudinal
    connector which provides strength to the
    connector as a whole.
    Maximum rigidity
    Minimum bulk

    Strap should be atleast 8mm wide.


    Can be used where palatal tori are present
    Any kennedys classification.
    Predominates class II and class IV.
    Posterior strap should not extend on soft palate.

    Full palatal plate

    Required where maximum tissue support is


    needed.
    Long distal extension.
    Maximum tissue coverage helps even distribution
    of forces so there is less force on each unit.
    Patient tolerance?
    Minimum bulk should be given
    Slight movement while chewing is present
    Palatal tori?

    Anterior palatal plate


    Also known as U shaped palatal plate and Horse
    Shoe type connector.
    Rigididty is questionable.
    Tori?
    More anterior teeth replacement.
    Causes impingement of tissues.
    More bulky to provide adequate rigidity leading
    to interference with speech.

    Single palatal strap/ bar.


    The palatal bar should only be used in tooth
    supported cases where no other connector can
    be used. It is usually objectionable due to its
    bulk.
    It should never be used in cases involving distal
    extensions or replacement of anterior teeth since
    it must be made to bulky for rigidity.

    The palatal strap is similar but with a broader area of


    contact, providing better stabilization and stress
    distributing properties with minimum bulk.
    Therefore it is preferable to the palatal bar for posterior
    tooth supported cases.
    However, other connectors should be
    chosen if there is a large torus or
    if many teeth are being replaced

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