[Partial denture components and principles of their design]

In comparison between acrylic and metal framework partial denture minor and reduced major connectors represent the main structural difference. Basic principles of design consider: an examination of the partially edentolous mouth, surveying of abutment teeth and analysing of forces, which act on the denture during its function. In the literature above all chewing (positive) forces and their leverage action upon partial denture are described. Beside positive, the article analyses also the problem of dislodging (negative) forces upon partial denture and design of stabilizing elements.