Clasps in Removable Orthodontics

Authors

  • Mustapha Mansuri
  • Varun Pratap Singh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v3i1.10046

Keywords:

Clasp, Removable orthodontic appliance, Retention

Abstract

The success of removable orthodontic appliance mainly depends upon good retention of the appliance. Adequate retention of a removable orthodontic appliance is achieved by incorporating certain wire components, called clasp, which engages the undercuts on the teeth. Clasps are the retentive components of removable orthodontic appliances. There are various designs of clasps advocated for various clinical situations. This article presents an overview of various clasp designs with advantages and disadvantages of each type and their uses in particular clinical situations.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v3i1.10046

Journal of Nobel Medical College Vol.3(1) 2014; 1-9

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Published

2014-03-13

How to Cite

Mansuri, M., & Singh, V. P. (2014). Clasps in Removable Orthodontics. Journal of Nobel Medical College, 3(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v3i1.10046

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Review Articles

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