The Twin-Flex Removable Partial Denture: Design, Fabrication, and Clinical Usage

The Twin-Flex Removable Partial Denture: Design, Fabrication, and Clinical Usage

A rationale for the use of Twin‐Flex clasps is presented. Twin‐Flex clasps may provide improved esthetics, an increased number of clasping sites, and enhanced patient comfort when compared with conventional clasping systems. Two fabrication methods are described, and departures from conventional cla...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of prosthodontics 1998-12, Vol.7 (4), p.268-272
Hauptverfasser: Mansueto, Michael A., Phoenix, Rodney D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
alternative clasping
Dental Clasps
Dentistry
Denture Design
Denture Retention - instrumentation
Denture, Partial, Removable
esthetics
Humans
oral hygiene
retention
wrought wire
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Zusammenfassung:A rationale for the use of Twin‐Flex clasps is presented. Twin‐Flex clasps may provide improved esthetics, an increased number of clasping sites, and enhanced patient comfort when compared with conventional clasping systems. Two fabrication methods are described, and departures from conventional clasping techniques are explained.
ISSN:1059-941X
1532-849X
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-849X.1998.tb00217.x