A lingual plate is a type of mandibular
major connector that is used in a
removable partial denture
A removable partial denture (RPD) is a dentures, denture for a partially Edentulism, edentulous patient who desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons and who cannot have a bridge (dentistry), bridge (a fixed prosthodont ...
in the field of dentistry.
It is a type of major connector that covers the lingual gingival tissues. It also prevents forces from being directed facially. Once fabricated, adding teeth to this type of major connector is easier than the
lingual bar.
Indications
# Depth of lingual vestibule is less than 7 mm
# Additional loss of teeth is anticipated
# Presence of a
torus mandibularis
# All posterior teeth are to be replaced bilaterally
Contraindications
# Higher food impaction
# More tissue contact
# Higher plaque accumulation
It is important to note that a lingual bar would be used in cases that are completely opposite to indications mentioned above.
References
Dentistry
Prosthodontology
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