Horseshoe is another name for which connector?

Horseshoe is another name for which connector?

• A. Anterior palatal strap
• B. Complete palatal plate
• C. Lingual bar
• D. Antero-posterior palatal strap

Answer: (A)

Horseshoe describes a type of major connector that sits along the front part of the palate. This shape is what we call an anterior palatal strap: a thin, curved strip across the anterior palate that provides rigidity to the denture while covering only a small portion of the palate. It’s chosen when you want to minimize palatal coverage or preserve more posterior palatal tissue for function and anatomy. The other options refer to different connectors: a complete palatal plate covers nearly the entire palate; a lingual bar is a mandibular connector on the tongue side; an anterior-posterior palatal strap uses two straps across both anterior and posterior areas rather than a single anterior strip.

Horseshoe describes a type of major connector that sits along the front part of the palate. This shape is what we call an anterior palatal strap: a thin, curved strip across the anterior palate that provides rigidity to the denture while covering only a small portion of the palate. It’s chosen when you want to minimize palatal coverage or preserve more posterior palatal tissue for function and anatomy. The other options refer to different connectors: a complete palatal plate covers nearly the entire palate; a lingual bar is a mandibular connector on the tongue side; an anterior-posterior palatal strap uses two straps across both anterior and posterior areas rather than a single anterior strip.