9/10: Major & Minor Connectors Flashcards

1
Q
  1. What function of major connectors disperse lateral force?
A

a. Cross-arch stabilization

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  1. Borders for the maxillary major connectors should be placed how far away from gingival margins?
A

a. Minimum of 6mm

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  1. Borders for the mandibular major connectors should be placed how far away from gingival margins?
A

a. Minimum of 3mm

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  1. What is the most commonly used maxillary major connector?
A

a. Palatal strap

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  1. Palatal straps are most commonly used in what Kennedy class?
A

a. Class III

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Q
  1. How thick is a palatal strap?
A

a. 8-10mm

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  1. What Kennedy classification is a contraindication for a palatal strap?
A

a. Class 1 and 2

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Q
  1. This is a long-span distal extension RPD with or without anterior tooth replacement
A

a. Palatal plate

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Q
  1. Where is the anterior and posterior border of the palatal plate?
A

a. Anterior between mucosa and rugae
b. Posterior is junction of soft and hard palate

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10
Q
  1. What are the width of straps used in the anterior-posterior palatal strap?
A

a. 6-8mm

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  1. What is the width between the straps in the anterior-posterior palatal strap?
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a. 15mm

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  1. What is the posterior border of the anterior-posterior palatal strap?
A

a. Vibrating line

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  1. What is the function of beading the maxillary cast?
A

a. Displaces soft tissue, prevents food collection

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Q
  1. How deep and wide is the beading? Where does it terminate?
A

a. 1mm deep, 1.5mm wide, terminates 6mm

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Q
  1. You use this in a very high vaulted palate
A

a. Horseshoe palate

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16
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  1. This is the least rigid maxillary connector, therefore anytime another connector may be used
A

a. Horseshoe palatal

17
Q
  1. What depth is required for a lingual bar?
A

a. 7mm to lowest point of gingival

18
Q
  1. In a lingual bar, the superior border is how many mm inferior??
A

a. 3-4 mm to free gingival margin

19
Q
  1. What is the height of the lingual bar?
A

a. 4-5mm

20
Q
  1. The borders for the lingual bar are best measured where?
A

a. In the mouth

21
Q
  1. What is an indication to use a lingual plate? (dimensions)
A

a. Less than 7mm

22
Q
  1. When is a lingual plate used?
A

a. Presence of mandibular tori

23
Q
  1. Is a lingual plate or lingual bar more rigid?
A

a. Lingual plate

24
Q
  1. What are the contraindications to a lingual plate?
A

a. Anterior crowding

25
Q
  1. This is used for lingually inclined anterior or posterior teeth or even in the presence of tori
A

a. Labial bar

26
Q
  1. Where is the superior and inferior border of the labial bar?
A

a. Superior = 4mm from buccal free gingiva
b. Lingual = junction of attached and unattached mucosa