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Acceptability of maxillary major connectors in removable partial dentures
Abiodun Olabisi Arigbede1, Oluwole O Dosumu, Temitope Ayodeji Esan
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ibadan. ayo672002@yahoo.com
African Health Sciences
|August 19, 2006
Summary
Patients found the metal palatal bar major connector most acceptable for removable partial dentures. Acrylic resin plate connectors were preferred over metal plate connectors, highlighting connector design
Area of Science:
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Palatal connectors in dentures can be designed as plates or bars.
- Patient acceptance of different palatal connector designs is poorly understood.
- Limited research exists on patient preferences for maxillary major connector types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare patient satisfaction with three maxillary major connector designs: metal bar, metal plate, and acrylic.
- To identify the most and least preferred maxillary major connector types based on patient feedback.
Main Methods:
- Fifteen new denture patients participated in the study.
- Three custom dentures, each with a different maxillary major connector, were fabricated per patient.
- Patient reactions to each denture design were collected via questionnaire.
Main Results:
- 93.3% of patients preferred the metal palatal bar major connector.
- No patients preferred the metal plate major connector.
- One patient preferred the acrylic plate major connector.
Conclusions:
- The metal bar major connector is the most preferred option for maxillary major connectors.
- Acrylic resin plate connectors are more acceptable to patients than metal plate connectors.
- Maxillary major connector design significantly influences patient acceptance of removable partial dentures.
