Indirect retention.
This article explains the mechanism of indirect retention for RPDs and discusses the factors which determine its effectiveness. Examples are given of designs which incorporate indirect retention.
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
Hammond
P
P
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