title: Flexible partial denture variations. The use of circumferential, combination, and continuous clasp designs.
abstract: The new design potential of the flexible partial and its clasp allows for a new treatment approach to the well-established problems of retention, stability, and strength. The 4 main clasp designs include the conventional, the circumferential, the combination, and the continuous clasp. The proper use of these various designs can be a strong foundation upon which to develop the clinical strengths of the flexible partial denture.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Army Dental unit, Fort Hood, TX, USA. pgk.dent@gmail.com
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kaplan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016734:Dental Clasps; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D018583:Pliability; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials