lec 4.3 direct retainer Flashcards
Retentive arm of simple akers
14 or #16 1/2 round (tapering) / 0.75mm tip, tapering wider at origin
Reciprocal arm of simple akers
14 or #16 1/2 round (non-taper)
Part of retentive clasp (simple akers) engaging the undercut
terminal 1/3 of clasp
Degree of abutment encirclement by the clasp
greater than 180 degree
Clearance of the approaching arm of RPI frm gingival margin
2-3mm
Ideal position of the retentive clasp on the abutment
cervical 1/3
Ideal position of the reciprocal clasp on the abutment
junction of the middle & cervical 1/3
I-bar exits from this area of the mesh
between pontics
I-bar/ I bar
tapered wax #12 1/2 round / 2mm at base then 1mm at tip
Maximum number of direct retainers
4 (2 per quadrant)
Tip of retentive arm (simple akers)
curved slightly upward
Bilateral configuration of the direct retainer
2 direct retainers
Triangular configuration of the direct retainer
3 direct retainers
Quadrilateral configuration of the direct retainer
4 direct retainers
Reciprocal arm
1.5mm non tapering