Deflections in Mandibular Major Connectors: A FEM Study.

ABSTRACT: The major connector is the most vital component critically subjected to maximal stress concentration due to various forces acting on it. The main requirement of a major connector is its resistance to deformation by occlusal stresses. This resistance to deformation is a direct consequence of the rigidity of the major connector. Thus rigidity of the major connector is paramount to resist flexing and torquing forces that could be transmitted to the abutment teeth and other structures as destructive forces. The commonly used major connectors for the mandibular arch are lingual bar and lingual plate. In the present study, the deflection of various major connector designs due to occlusal load is assessed by finite element method. They have been analyzed through finite element models. The differe

SUBMITTER: Satheesh Kumar KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3792305 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature