In a maxillary RPD, which major connector is described as a broad strap across the palate?

In a maxillary RPD, which major connector is described as a broad strap across the palate?

• A. Lingual Bar
• B. Buccal Plate
• C. Palatal Strap
• D. Full Palatal Plate

Answer: (C)

Major connectors for a maxillary RPD are described by how much of the palate they cover and their shape. A palatal strap is the design described as a broad strap across the palate: it spans the palate to connect the denture components but isn’t as extensive as a full palatal plate. This provides good rigidity and cross-arch support while keeping palatal coverage relatively limited, which can improve patient comfort and preserve tongue space. The other options don’t fit this description: a full palatal plate covers the entire palate; a lingual bar is a mandibular connector; and a buccal plate sits on the buccal side, not across the palate. So the description aligns with the palatal strap.

Major connectors for a maxillary RPD are described by how much of the palate they cover and their shape. A palatal strap is the design described as a broad strap across the palate: it spans the palate to connect the denture components but isn’t as extensive as a full palatal plate. This provides good rigidity and cross-arch support while keeping palatal coverage relatively limited, which can improve patient comfort and preserve tongue space. The other options don’t fit this description: a full palatal plate covers the entire palate; a lingual bar is a mandibular connector; and a buccal plate sits on the buccal side, not across the palate. So the description aligns with the palatal strap.