title: Non-rigid connector: The wand to allay the stresses on abutment.
abstract: The use of rigid connectors in 5-unit fixed dental prosthesis with a pier abutment can result in failure of weaker retainer in the long run as the pier abutment acts as a fulcrum. Non-rigid connector placed on the distal aspect of pier seems to reduce potentially excess stress concentration on the pier abutment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College, Kolkata, India.
authors.forename: Saurav
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Banerjee
authors.forename: Arlingstone
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khongshei
authors.forename: Tapas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Ardhendu
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Banerjee