Indirect retention

Br Dent J. 2001 Feb 10;190(3):128-32. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4800902a.

Abstract

This article explains the mechanism of indirect retention for RPDs and discusses the factors which determine its effectiveness. Examples are given of designs which incorporate indirect retention.

MeSH terms

  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Clasps
  • Denture Design
  • Denture Retention / instrumentation
  • Denture Retention / methods*
  • Denture, Partial, Fixed*
  • Humans
  • Mechanics