title: [Effects of a modified Bonwill clasp on the marginal gingiva].
abstract: The effects of a modified Bonwill clasp on periodontal health have been studied for an observation period of 2 years. The results indicate that oral hygiene is more important than the dimensions of the clasp. It was only in cases with less than 2 mm distance between clasp and gingiva that a direct effect could be recognized. At the same time, this modified clasp seems to have a splinting effect, due to the superior transmission of masticatory forces. Further studies on clasp dimensions and the indications for this modified Bonwill clasp will, however, be necessary.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tschernitschik
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nussbaum
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Untersuchungen über den Einfluss der modifizierten Bonwillklammer auf das marginale Parodont.