Use of an Adams clasp for a cast unilateral removable partial denture.
A unilateral complete dentition with tight intercuspal contacts complicates the design of the interocclusal retentive elements of a cast removable partial denture. Use of an Adams clasp, which is connected to a predesigned retentive mesh in the metal framework, is suggested as a conservative and economical treatment option in this situation. Guidelines for minimizing the risk of breakage of the Adams clasp are presented.
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Israel Defense Forces Center of Oral and Dental Medicine, Tel-Hashomer.
D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans