Aesthetic clasp design for removable partial dentures: A literature review

dc.contributor.authorKhan, Saadika
dc.contributor.authorGeerts, Greta
dc.date.accessioned2011-04-07T12:12:28Z
dc.date.available2011-04-07T12:12:28Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractRemovable partial dentures (RPD) are an effective and affordable treatment option for partial edentulism. If the main reason for seeking treatment is the need for improved aesthetics, treatment should be geared towards achieving this goal. This article is the result of a literature study on aesthetic clasp design for the conventional RPD. In this context, the position of the clasp on the tooth, clasp types, clasp material and alternative methods of retention are reviewed. Although published in reputable journals, the authors report that many articles published on this subject are of a descriptive nature and lack scientific evidence. Therefore, clinicians are encouraged to be critical in their interpretation of literature and the application of published information in their clinical practices.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKhan, S.B. & Geerts, G.A.V.M. (2005). Aesthetic clasp design for removable partial dentures: A literature review. South African Dental Journal, 60(5): 190-194.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1029-4864
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/223
dc.inquiriesskhan@uwc.ac.za
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.privacy.showsubmittertrue
dc.publisherSouth African Dental Association (SADA)en_US
dc.rightsCopyright South African Dental Association. Permission granted to reproduce the article in the Repository. Please acknowledge original source
dc.status.ispeerreviewedtrue
dc.subjectAesthetic clasp designen_US
dc.subjectRemovable partial denturesen_US
dc.subjectLiterature reviewen_US
dc.subjectTreatment optionsen_US
dc.subjectClinical practiceen_US
dc.titleAesthetic clasp design for removable partial dentures: A literature reviewen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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