title: [The "retention complex" and its relationship to abutments: what is today's thought?].
abstract: Based up on a review of the literature, the authors have tried to define the possible responsibility of each component of a retention complex (occlusal support--cross-piece--locking arm--retention arm) in the mechanical mobilisation of abutment teeth supporting partial removable prostheses (Kennedy, Class I and II). Taken separately, all these components are intrinsically able to mobilise the teeth. However, no "modern" retention complex (Nally & Martinet--R.P.I.--R.P.A.--"equipoise"...) should jeopardize the abutments, as long as they have been correctly prepared as well as the entire prosthesis.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Grimonster
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fernandez
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vanzeveren
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans
vernacular_title: Le "complexe rétentif" et ses rapports avec les dents piliers: qu'en penser aujourd'hui?