Question 271 · LDEK · Cast partial dentures
Which of the below mentioned sentences represents distinctive characteristics of anterior-posterior palatal strap of a cast-retained maxillary removable partial denture?
- A. it is a metal strap of 8 to 10 mm minimal width, providing sufficient rigidity of prosthetic construction, most often used as a major connector of maxillary denture.
- B. such connector is indicated in case of extensive edentulous spaces, atrophy of dentialveolar ridge, few teeth or reduced periodontium.
- C. such connector provides sufficient rigidity and durability of prosthetic construction, with minimal tissue coverage, and is used in case of a prominent torus palatinus or other protuberances.
- D. such construction is used in case of multiple or mixed bounded edentulous spaces.
- E. such construction is used on lingual upper angular surfaces, located at least 3,0 mm away from the periodontium.
Hint
A closed-ring design gives rigidity with little palatal coverage; consider when the central palate must be avoided.
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