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Indirect retention in partial denture design
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1966Abstract The principle of indirect retention is shown to be an application of a Class 2 lever. The so-called indirect retainer is a major connector stabilizer. A secondary fulcrum line is usually established when partial denture design includes indirect retention. Indirect retention prevents the retentive clasp tips from becoming a fulcrum about which
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Retention for a Removable Partial Denture
Journal of Prosthodontics, 1992This article addresses the complex nature of retention in a removable partial denture. Retentive features range from magnets and springs to clips, clasps, and interfacial surface tension. The retentive quality of an extracoronal clasp varies with the alloy, physical form, location on the abutment, and positional relationship to other elements ...
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The retention of complete dentures
The Journal of the American Dental Association, 1957openaire +2 more sources
Adding retention loops to partial dentures
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1987J, Lieberman, M, Weinstein
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Physical retention of complete dentures
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1971openaire +2 more sources
Physical Factors in Denture Retention.
The Bulletin of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1975AAThis investigation was carried out to analyze the physical factors of saliva affecting denture retention. A model of examining denture retention is given by two parallel disks separated by a liquid layer. Metal, polyisobutylene (PIB) and poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) were used instead of a denture and mucous membrane; and glycerol, olive oil and ...
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