Figure 2
Bracing effect by minor connectors and proximal plates. Clinical case of frictional control.
a: The surveyed crown design on the abutment tooth side includes a guide plane.
b: The removable partial denture placement with the surveyed crown.
c, d: Lingual view of the removable partial denture. On the lingual surface of the removable partial denture, the proximal plate and the major connector (lingual plate) are important for maintaining friction (frictional control) with the axial surface of the abutment tooth.