Open AccessThree-dimensional finite element analysis of the stress distribution pattern in the design modifications of U-shaped palatal major connector
Author(s) -
Hariharan Ramakrishnan,
RajG Singh
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.74219
Subject(s) - cable gland , finite element method , materials science , periodontal fiber , stress concentration , stress (linguistics) , structural engineering , orthodontics , engineering , mechanical engineering , medicine , philosophy , linguistics
The U-shaped maxillary major connector is considered to be the least-desirable design by many prosthodontists as it lacks rigidity, which is a primary requisite for a major connector.
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