Table 5.
Major connectors as provided by the dentist.Total number of the examined cases = 162 (77 Maxillary cast and 85 Mandibular)
| Upper major connector | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Palatal plate | 7 | 9.1 |
| U-shaped or horseshoe | 10 | 12.9 |
| Anterior and posterior palatal bars | 2 | 2.7 |
| Anterior and posterior palatal strap | 4 | 5.2 |
| Single Palatal strap | 1 | 1.3 |
| Single palatal bar | 0 | 0 |
| Dentist did not design any major connector | 53 | 68.8 |
| Total number of examined maxillary casts | 77 | 100 |
| Lower major connector | ||
| Lingual plate | 10 | 11.8 |
| Lingual bar | 24 | 28.2 |
| Sublingual bar | 0 | 0 |
| Double lingual bar | 0 | 0 |
| Cingulum bar | 0 | 0 |
| Labial bar | 0 | 0 |
| Dentist did not design any major connector | 51 | 60 |
| Total number of examined mandibular casts | 85 | 100 |