Lec 4.3.2: Measurements - Major Connector

Question 1

Angle at which the major connector crosses the midline

Answer 1

90 degrees

Question 2

Width of lateral strap of the A.P.P.C.

Answer 2

7-9mm

Question 3

Width of anterior strap of the A.P.P.C

Answer 3

8-10mm

Question 4

Width of posterior strap/bar of the A.P.P.C.

Answer 4

4-7mm

Question 5

Clearance of the lateral boarder of APPC from gingival margin

Answer 5

6mm

Question 6

Min. width of APPC window anteroposteriorly and laterally

Answer 6

15mm

Question 7

Clearance of the lower lingual bar from the gingival margin

Answer 7

3-4mm

Question 8

Width of the lingual bar

Answer 8

4mm

Question 9

Extent of the lingual plate at the interproximal area

Answer 9

To contact point

Question 10

Extent of lingual plate at the lingual surface of anterior teeth

Answer 10

Middle 1/3

Question 11

Measurement of a high lingual frenum

Answer 11

Less than 8mm

Question 12

Measurement of a low lingual frenum

Answer 12

8mm and greater

Question 12

How major connector cross rugae area

Answer 12

Follow the valley of rugae

Question 13

Beading done

Answer 13

Outline of maxillary major connector

Question 14

Width of U-shaped connector

Answer 14

8mm