Minor Connectors Introduction
The minor connector is a connecting link between the major connector and other components. It connects various components with the major connector and also helps the major connector in distributing stress. Different types of minor connectors are discussed in this chapter.
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Minor Connectors Functions
The primary function is to provide a link between the components (of the removable partial denture) and the major connector. It helps in the distribution of masticatory load and stress (in association with major connectors).
Minor Connectors Types
There are four types of minor connectors.
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These are as follows:
Minor Connector Joining Clasp Assembly to the Major Connector:
This type of minor connector joins the clasp assembly to the major connector. Must be rigid as they support the active component of partial dentures (retentive clasp). Located on proximal surfaces of teeth adjacent to edentulous areas.
Minor Connector Joining Indirect Retainer to Major Connector:
The minor connector that joins the indirect retainer or auxiliary rests to major connectors generally arises from the major connector. They should form a right angle with a major connector but the junction should have a gentle curve.
Minor Connector Joining Denture Base to Major Connector:
Lattice Work Construction:
It consists of two longitudinal struts of metal. Struts positioned buccally and lingually to the residual ridge. The length of latticework extends two-thirds of the total edentulous span. The horizontal strut is placed in between longitudinal struts to join them. This is commonly used with class I and class II partially edentulous conditions.
Advantages:
- Used to replace multiple teeth.
- Provide the strongest attachment between the denture base and major connector.
- Reline of denture is easy.
- More space is available for the placement of teeth.
Mesh Construction:
It is a metal sheet with small holes. Used when multiple teeth are to be replaced. Commonly used in Kennedy’s class I and class II partial edentulous conditions. It requires more pressure to pack acrylic resin. It does not provide a strong attachment between mesh and acrylic as the holes are smaller. It requires good interarch space.
Nail-head, Wire, or Bead Connector:
It is a metallic plate that rests directly on the edentulous ridge. Acrylic is attached with beads, and wires present on the superior surface of this type of connector. This is used to replace one or two teeth. Used in class III condition. Better soft tissue response. Weakest attachment between acrylic and metal. Difficult to reline it.
An Approach Arm of Bar Type Clasp:
This is the only flexible minor connector. This connects the terminal of the bar clasp with the major connector.
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