Dental Connectors Quiz

What are connectors in fixed partial dentures?

• Parts that help with chewing food

• Parts that clean the teeth

• Parts that cover the teeth

• Parts that join the individual retainers and pontics together

What is the purpose of non-rigid connectors?

• To relieve stress associated with pier abutments

• To improve speech clarity

• To make the dentures rigid

• To increase chewing efficiency

How are cast connectors made?

• Shaped in wax as part of a multi-unit wax pattern

• Molded from plastic

• Carved from wood

• Printed using a 3D printer

What is the advantage of cast connectors?

• Convenient method and minimizes the number of fabrication steps

• Difficult to make but very strong

• Easily adjustable after fabrication

• Provides a natural look to the dentures

Which type of connector is indicated for relieving stress at midspan on long pontics?

• Loop connector

• Cross-pin and wing

• Split pontic

• Dovetail (key-keyways)

What is the recommended vertical height of the box in non-rigid connectors?

• 5 mm

• 2 inches

• 1 cm

• 3 to 4 mm

How are soldered connectors made in metal?

• By using adhesive glue

• By casting the connectors

• By welding the parts together

• Using an intermediate metal alloy with a lower melting temperature

What is the purpose of loop connectors in fixed partial dentures?

• To improve the taste of food

• To increase the weight of the dentures

• To reduce the size of the dentures

• To connect adjacent retainers and/or pontics

Why must connectors be sufficiently large in fixed partial dentures?

• To improve the aesthetics

• To make them easier to clean

• To prevent distortion or fracture during function

• To reduce the weight of the dentures

What is the shape of the connector that is considered the strongest?

• Square

• Elliptical

• Triangular

• Circular