title: An esthetic denture clasp for maxillary canine teeth.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: McMillan
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hunter
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002858:Chromium Alloys; D006047:Gold Alloys