Major and Minor Connectors

Although design is a very important stage in the fabrication of the removable partial dentures (RPDs), unfortunately, dentists have a minimal input on this issue and they generally leave it to the dental technician. This results in the common usage and preference of the technician’s familiar designs (like the U-shaped maxillary major connector, considered the least preferable option). RPDs will not have any harmful effects on the remaining teeth and periodontal tissues if they are well-designed and oral hygiene checked regularly. This chapter summarizes the metal major and minor connector designs, giving lots of samples for every Kennedy classification. Thus, dentists can easily create the most suitable design for their patients.