Retention.
This article describes the mechanisms for retaining RPDs and considers the different types of direct retainer. The factors influencing the effectiveness of retentive clasps and governing the choice of clasp are discussed.
Davenport
J C
JC
University of Birmingham, UK. john.davenport@btclick.com
Basker
R M
RM
Heath
J R
JR
Ralph
J P
JP
Glantz
P O
PO
D016734:Dental Clasps; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005881:Gingiva / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000502:physiology; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic