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Extra-coronal.2
Outside the contour of the crown of the tooth e.g. clasp
Basic Requirements
All clasps must be designed so that they satisfy the :following six basic requirements Retention.1 Support.2 Stability.3 Reciprocation.4 Encirclement.5 Passivity.6
Retention.1
Retention is provided by the retentive arm which prevents the partial denture from displacement away from the tissues toward the occlusal.While the partial denture is seated the retentive tip must be passive. However, it should touch the . tooth in the undercut area
Support.2
Support in a clasp is generally provided by the rest. Thus, while chewing food the rest prevents tissueward movement of the clasp assembly, plus directs the force along the long axis of the tooth, thus . reduces periodontal tissue damage
Bracing.3
.Bracing is the resistance to horizontal forces This provided by the rest, minor connector and bracing arm. Actually, the bracing arm mainly provides reciprocation which is resistance to . force applied by retentive tip
Encirclement.4
There must be more than 180 degrees crown coverage otherwise, the clasp can .slip-off the abutment tooth
Passivity.5
The retentive clasp arm should be passive (no active force) until a dislodging force is .applied
Factors that determine the amount of retention provided by a particular clasp arm
.The size of the angle of the cervical convergence.1 .How far into the cervical convergence the clasp terminal is placed.2 .Flexibility of the clasp arm.3
.Circlet clasp.1
Is the most common clasp used for . removable partial dentures .The least complex in designIt has a rigid reciprocal arm, a rest, a proximal plate approximating the edentulous area, and a flexible retentive .arm ending in an undercut of 0.01 inch It may be used on canines, premolars, and. molars
.Embrasure clasp. 5
The embrasure clasp is used when there is no modification spaces in the portion of the arch that needs retention. The clasp is in fact two circlet clasps back-to-back. It may be used on two molars, a molar and premolar or two premolars. Preparation of the double rest and channel going from the lingual to the buccal of the teeth needs to be deep enough for strength and not . compromised by the opposing occlusion