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RPD DESIGN 3: Connectors Flashcards

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1
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Define a connector

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Rigid part of an RPD that unites other components

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State the guidelines for minor connectors (4)

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  1. Be rigid
  2. Finish above the survey line of teeth
  3. Cross gingival margin at right angles (to maintain gingival health)
  4. Cover as little gingival tissue as possible
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Modifications for minor connectors

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Avoid multiple windows

- So cover gingival margins rather than having lots of windows (consider oral hygiene of patient)

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Define a minor connector

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> Joins components like rests to the major connector

> Transfer functional stresses to and from the abutment teeth

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Define a major connector

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> Connects components of 1 side of the arch to components on the other side of the arch

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State the guidelines for major connectors (4)

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  1. Be rigid
  2. Avoid covering gingival margins
  3. Be comfortable with as few edges as possible
  4. Cover as little tissue as is consistent with rigidity
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Give some reasons why there may need to be modifications applied to the major connector guidelines (4)

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  1. Base distribution
  2. Need for tissue support
  3. Need for indirect retention
  4. Previous denture influence
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What are the main forms of major connector (2)

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  1. Plate/strap

2. Bar

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What type of major connector is most likely used for mucosal supported designs (Craddock class 2) ?

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Plate design

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Properties of a plate connector

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Can be made thinner in cross-section (minimum 0.5mm) and still maintain rigidity

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Why are plate designs not normally recommended for mandibular designs?

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They may cover gingival margins

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When would a plate need to be used in the mandibular arch?

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When there is no space available for a bar

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Compare the size difference between plates/bars

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PLATE
- Thinner and covers more tissue

BARS
- Thicker to maintain rigidity and covers less tissue

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State the advantage of a bar connector

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Less mucosal coverage + coverage of gingival margins

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What type of major connector is most likely used for tooth supported designs? (Craddock class 1)?

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Bars

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State the cross-sectional thickness of a lingual bar

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2mm to maintain rigidity

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State the default connector for the mandibular arch

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Bar - as less space is available

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Why are there no acrylic bars?

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Not strong enough

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List the maxillary connectors (6)

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  1. Anterior palatal strap
  2. Mid-palatal strap
  3. Posterior palatal strap
  4. Anterior and posterior strap (ring)
  5. Horseshoe
  6. Full palatal coverage
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List the additional acrylic maxillary connectors (3)

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  1. Spoon
  2. Modified spoon
  3. Every
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List the mandibular connectors

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  1. Lingual bar
  2. Lingual plate
  3. Dental bar
  4. Sublingual bar
  5. Labial bar
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What is a lingual bar combined with a dental bar referred to as?

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Continuous clasp

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What’s the default connector for the mandibular arch?

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Lingual bar

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What connector is used if there isn’t 8mm clearance from gingival margin to functional floor of mouth for a lingual bar

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Lingual plate

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What mandibular connectors are usually avoided?
1. Dental bar | 2. Sub-lingual
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State an advantage and a disadvantage of continuous clasps
1. Give lots of indirect retention 2. Cover all cingulum of the teeth Moveable and uncomfortable for patients
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Disadvantage of a lingual plate
Covers all the gingival margins as it goes up to cingulum of teeth
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Advantage of a lingual plate
Thinner and provides with indirect retention
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Advantage of a continuous clasp
Lots of indirect retention
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Disadvantages of a continuous clasp (2)
> Covers all the cingulum of the teeth > Moveable and uncomfortable for the patients
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Advantage of a dental bar
Doesn't go over soft tissue, stops roughly 1mm short of the gingival margin so doesn't make a plaque trap
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Disadvantage of a dental bar
Quite bulky to achieve rigidity so patients don't like it much due to irritation
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When is a dental bar used?
1. If crowns are very large | 2. Insufficient room between the gingival margin and the floor of the mouth for sublingual /lingual bar
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Why is a sublingual bar usually avoided
Must record the functional floor of the mouth - if not reordered correctly it will be very uncomfortable for the patient
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Advantage of a sublingual bar
Below patients tongue so not as noticeable for patient
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When is the labial bar used (very rare)
Only when lower anterior teeth are lingually inclined, preventing a lingual bar
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Describe how the 8mm height of a lingual bar is achieved
- 3mm from gingival margin - 4mm height of the bar - 1mm clearance to functional floor of the mouth
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How can major connectors also act as indirect retention
By resisting movement about the axis of rotation
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Disadvantages of a Anterior posterior ring design (3)
1. Offers less support to the free end saddle across the hard palate (narrow coverage) 2. There are a number of edges that the patient may find uncomfortable 3. Greater cross sectional thickness
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Advantages of an anterior posterior ring design (3)
1. Little coverage of gingival tissue 2. Rigid connector 3. Wide relief of gingival margins to prevent food impaction
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Advantages of beading
Intimate contact between the denture + the tissue will prevent food ingression
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Where is beading done?
All the way around the border but stops 3mm from the gingival margin
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Advantage of a closed denture design
More contact- so gives greater retention and guide planes
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Disadvantages of a closed denture design
Possible increased irritation to gingival tissues
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Advantages of an open denture design (2)
Greater clearance | Reduced irritation to gingival tissues
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What design is normally preferred, open or closed?
Closed - especially at the top
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What is required on edentulous areas of an acrylic denture?
A STOP: | Needed to check the fit and ensure the denture does not rotate
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What can happen when vertical space is restricted in a denture?
The metal plate can contact the mucosa
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Purpose of posts in a denture
Retain the teeth- prevent them 'pinging off' | This is common in anterior teeth
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What may be needed when occlusion is limited, or a deep overlap is encountered?
A metal backing | A metal base can provide this backing
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What is the preferred material for connectors?
Metal (cobalt chrome) | - High strength, less bulk, less tissue coverage (gingival margin
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When may acrylic be used as a connector?
In the maxilla if the area being covered is large
53
State the dimensions of a rest
0.5-1mm at junction with minor connector
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Give the dimensions of a lingual bar.
Height- 4mm | Thickness- 2mm, oval or half pear shape
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Give the dimensions of a sub-lingual bar.
Thickness- 4mm | Kidney shaped
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Give the dimensions of maxillary connectors.
5mm clearance from the gingival margin | Bead- 0.5mm deep to 1mm wide
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Give the dimensions of bar maxillary connectors
Width- 6mm | Thickness- 1.5mm
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Give the dimensions of plate/strap maxillary connectors
Thickness 0.4mm minimum
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Give the dimensions of minor connectors
Width- 2mm | Thickness- 1.5mm
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Give the dimensions of cast clasps
Length 15mm to engage 0.25mm

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