Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 102, Issue 5 , Pages 286-289, November 2009

A removable partial denture using an esthetically designed round-rest distal clasp on maxillary anterior abutment teeth: A clinical report

  • Chi Tran, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, Calif
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding 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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  • Eugene LaBarre, DMD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Prosthodontics, The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, Calif
  • ,
  • Howard M. Landesman, DDS, MEd

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, Calif

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)

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PII: S0022-3913(09)60174-8

doi:10.1016/S0022-3913(09)60174-8

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 102, Issue 5 , Pages 286-289, November 2009