An esthetic denture clasp for maxillary canine teeth.
The clasp was relatively unobtrusive and resembled a small gold restoration (Fig. 1). The use of a noble alloy provided a clasp that was retentive and also resilient with a good yield strength, therefore the likelihood of failure in service was minimal. The process of soldering to a cobalt-chrome framework was simple. Alternatively, the connecting component of the clasp could be incorporated within resin if an acrylic major connector was used.
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
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D002858:Chromium Alloys; D003481:Cuspid; D016734:Dental Clasps; D012994:Dental Soldering; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla
D002858:Chromium Alloys; D006047:Gold Alloys