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To Increase Rigidity
Use a more rigid alloy
Chrome-cobalt > gold alloys; cast > wrought
Shape
1/2 round > 1/2 pear shaped > flat bars
To Increase Rigidity
Increase the bulk as the length increases Corrugate linguo-plate or rugae areas
Requirements
Non-Interference with Tissues Should not enter undercut areas avoid by changing path of insertion or by using blockout
Unobtrusive
Smooth transition from connector to denture base - butt joint
Unobtrusive
Line angles and edges should be smooth and rounded Borders should not interfere with speech
Lingual Bar
Position Superior border l.5-2.0 mm or more below FGM As far from gingival margin as possible
Potential Impingement
Anterior major connector moves toward tissue as the posterior portion is loaded Space needed more when ridge is less vertical
Lingual Plate
Rest at each end of lingual plate Prevents forces being directed facially Easier denture tooth addition than bar
Lingual bar with secondary bar above cingula Secondary bar acts as indirect retainer
Palatal Strap
Usually use for Class III & IV cases Wide anterio-posteriorly
Palatal Bar
Dont use Narrow anterio-posteriorly Thick occluso-gingivally Palatal bar objectionable due to bulk
Poor connector Never use unless absolutely necessary Requires bulk in the rugae area (where the tongue requires freedom) for rigidity
Unilateral RPD
Dangerous Avoid aspiration