The minor connector for a mandibular distal extension base should extend posteriorly about _____.: (A) Two-third the length of the edentulous ridge, (B) Half the length of the edentulous ridge, (C) One-third the length of the edentulous ridge, (D) As long as possible
Answer is A. The minor connector for the mandibular distal extension base should extend posteriorly about two thirds the length of the edentulous ridge; this adds strength to the denture base.