Retention

Citation
Jc. Davenport et al., Retention, BR DENT J, 189(12), 2000, pp. 646-657
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00070610 → ACNP
Volume
189
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
646 - 657
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-0610(200012)189:12<646:R>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
This article describes the mechanisms for retaining RPDs and considers the different types of direct retainer. The factors influencing the effectivene ss of retentive clasps and governing the choice of clasp are discussed.