A removable partial denture using an esthetically designed round-rest distal clasp on maxillary anterior abutment teeth: A clinical report
A round-rest, distal depression clasp is suggested as an esthetic alternative to a conventional clasp for maxillary anterior teeth serving as abutments for a removable partial denture. A lingual round rest provides support for the prosthesis, and a mesiolingual reciprocating plate is present. A split minor connector engages a distal depression for retention. The facial surface of the abutment displays no metal and provides an esthetic result. (J Prosthet Dent 2009;102:286-289)
aAssistant Clinical Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, Calif
bAssociate Professor and Chair, Department of Prosthodontics, The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, Calif
cClinical Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, Calif
Corresponding author: Dr Chi Tran, The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, 2155 Webster St, Rm 522, San Francisco, CA 94115-2333, Fax: 415-929-6654
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