This article presents a reasonable solution by introducing a new clasp design as a modification to the well-known RPA clasp. The design includes a mesial rest, proximal plate, and buccal …

1983年1月1日 · RPA CLASP DESIGN The RPA clasp was developed to deal with the problems encountered with the use of the RPI clasp. The initials signify rest, proximal plate, and Akers …

Functions • The primary function is to join other units of the prosthesis, such as clasps, rests, indirect retainers and denture bases to the major connector. • It distributes the stresses that …

2015年6月23日 · This article presents a reasonable solution by introducing a new clasp design as a modification to the well-known RPA clasp. The design includes a mesial rest, proximal plate, …

Clasp design for extension-base partial dentures is one of the more fascinating and thought-provoking subjects in dentistry. Many types of clasp design for unilateral and bilaterial …

Results indicate that, (1) The RPA clasp was the most retentive of all on natural abutments, against both directions of pull, but only slightly so over the RPI clasp with a vertical pull. (2) …

The clasp is simple in design with few variations among patients and thus can be easily and consistently fabricated by dental laboratories. But most important, the circumferential retentive …

2015年6月23日 · In this article, we use a clinical case to illustrate the clinical procedures required for the fabrication of a distal extension denture with good retention, support, stability, …

2023年5月20日 · RBAs were cast in a cobalt-chromium alloy with a minimum thickness of 0.5 mm and adhesively luted with a luting composite resin (Panavia 21 Ex or Panavia V5, Kuraray, …

Retainer (Clasp) Assembly A Clasp (retainer) assembly is a combination of several RPD components that engage an abutment tooth extra-coronally for support, stability and retention …