{"id":7775,"date":"2023-06-12T15:36:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T10:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/?p=7775"},"modified":"2023-09-19T11:08:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T05:38:24","slug":"minor-connectors-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/minor-connectors-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Minor Connectors Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minor_Connectors_Introduction\"><\/span>Minor Connectors Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Minor connector is a connecting link between major connector and other components. It connects various components with major connector and also helps the major connector in distributing stress. Different types of minor connectors are discussed in this chapter.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ed869c792b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ed869c792b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='insert-page-1 insert-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/minor-connectors-notes\/#Minor_Connectors_Introduction\" title=\"Minor Connectors Introduction\">Minor Connectors Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='insert-page-1 insert-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/minor-connectors-notes\/#Minor_Connectors_Functions\" title=\"Minor Connectors Functions\">Minor Connectors Functions<\/a><\/li><li class='insert-page-1 insert-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/minor-connectors-notes\/#Minor_Connectors_Types\" title=\"Minor Connectors Types\">Minor Connectors Types<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minor_Connectors_Functions\"><\/span>Minor Connectors Functions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The primary function is to provide link between the components (of removable partial denture) and major connector. It helps in distribution of masticatory load and stress (in association with major connector).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minor_Connectors_Types\"><\/span>Minor Connectors Types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are four types of minor connectors.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Read and Learn\u00a0 More:<\/span> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/preclinical-prosthodontics-notes\/\">Preclinical Prosthodontics Notes<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>These are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minor Connector Joining Clasp Assembly to the Major Connector:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This type of minor connector joins the clasp assembly to the major connector. Must be rigid as they support active component of partial dentures (retentive clasp). Located on proximal surfaces of teeth adjacent to edentulous areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minor Connector Joining Indirect Retainer to Major Connector:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Minor connector that joins indirect retainer or auxiliary rests to major connectors generally arises from the major connector. They should form a right angle with major connector but the junction should have gentle curve.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7777\" src=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-clasp-assembly-to-the-major-connector.png\" alt=\"Minor Connectors minor connector joining clasp assembly to the major connector\" width=\"461\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-clasp-assembly-to-the-major-connector.png 461w, https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-clasp-assembly-to-the-major-connector-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7778\" src=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-indirect-retainer-to-major-connector.png\" alt=\"Minor Connectors minor connector joining indirect retainer to major connector\" width=\"430\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-indirect-retainer-to-major-connector.png 430w, https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-indirect-retainer-to-major-connector-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minor Connector Joining Denture Base to Major Connector:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lattice Work Construction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It consists of two longitudinal struts of metal. Struts positioned buccally and lingually to residual ridge. The length of lattice work extends two-thirds of total edentulous span. The horizontal strut placed in between longitudinal struts to join them. This is commonly used with class I and class II partially edentulous condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Used to replace multiple teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Provide strongest attachment between denture base and major connector.<\/li>\n<li>Reline of denture is easy.<\/li>\n<li>More space available for placement of teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7779\" src=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector.png\" alt=\"Minor Connectors minor connector joining denture base to major connector\" width=\"443\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector.png 443w, https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector-285x300.png 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesh Construction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a metal sheet with small holes. Used when multiple teeth to be replaced. Commonly used in Kennedy\u2019s class I and class II partial edentulous conditions. It requires more pressure to pack acrylic resin. It does not provide strong attachment between mesh and acrylic as holes are smaller. It requires good interarch space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nail-head, Wire, or Bead Connector:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is metallic plate which rest directly on edentulous ridge. Acrylic is attached with beads, wires present on 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7781\" src=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector-1.png\" alt=\"Minor Connectors minor connector joining denture base to major connector.\" width=\"441\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector-1.png 441w, https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector-1-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7782\" src=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector-nail-head-type-minor-connector.png\" alt=\"Minor Connectors minor connector joining denture base to major connector nail head type minor connector\" width=\"443\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector-nail-head-type-minor-connector.png 443w, https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-minor-connector-joining-denture-base-to-major-connector-nail-head-type-minor-connector-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>An Approach Arm of Bar Type Clasp:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the only flexible minor connector. This connects terminal of bar clasp with major connector.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7783\" src=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-approach-arm-of-bar-type-clasp.png\" alt=\"Minor Connectors approach arm of bar type clasp\" width=\"449\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-approach-arm-of-bar-type-clasp.png 449w, https:\/\/anatomystudyguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Minor-Connectors-approach-arm-of-bar-type-clasp-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minor Connectors Introduction Minor connector is a connecting link between major connector and other components. It connects various components with major connector and also helps the major connector in distributing stress. 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