title: The labial plate major connector in the partial mandibulectomy patient.
abstract: The indications, design, and advantages of the labial plate major connector as compared with the labial and lingual bar major connector are reviewed. The mechanical principles of increased rigidity and strength are discussed. The article suggests that the labial plate major connector may have an advantage over the labial bar major connector and should be considered when a labial connector is indicated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Nakamura
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Kramer
mesh_terms: D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000601:surgery; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation