Rigidity of major connectors when subjected to bending and torsion forces

• Published in: The Journal of prosthetic dentistry Vol. 62; no. 5; pp. 557 - 562
• Main Authors: Ben-Ur, Z., Matalon, S., Aviv, I., Cardash, H.S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Mosby, Inc 01.11.1989
• Subjects: bending; Chromium Alloys; deformation; Dentistry; Denture Design; Denture, Partial, Removable; Elasticity; Materials Testing; Microscopy; Stress, Mechanical; Surface Properties; torsion

Rigidity tests were performed on maxillary major connectors of different designs and mandibular major connectors of the lingual bar-type with different crosssectional shapes and thicknesses. Each major connector was clamped on one side while the other side was subjected to bending, torsion, and bend...