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Resumen PPR
Resumen PPR
(Frank Kaiser)
1 – 0.01"
2 – 0.02"
3 – 0.03"
The ideal form of the simple clasp:
Types of clasps: In tip - Half Moon
- Circumferential clasps
- Simple (Ackers)
- Ney n°1
- Twin (Bonwill)
- Back-action (Nally Martinez)
- M.D. (Equipoise) The indication of the type of clasp to be
- Bar clasps used depends on the size and the
- Roach (T) localization of the toothless spaces, the
- R.P.I. degree of inclination and the available
- Ney n°2 retention of the teeth.
- Diverse clasps
- Contention The volume of the muscular insertions, the
- Kennedy clasp aesthetic and the comfort of the patient
are also determinative.
Rests
The function of the rests is to assure that a
part or the totality loads exerted on the
artificial teeth during chewing are
transmitted to the support teeth. They are
always connected to the minor connectors,
and have a function of protection from the
papillas against crushing.
Types of rests :
- Oclusal rest
- Simples
Attention: Not to confuse the anatomical - Double
equator of the tooth (bigger contour) with - Twin
the prosthetic equator (equator in relation - Cingulum rest
between all the teeth). - Incisal rest
- Macro rest
The dentist makes the preparation in the Major connectors
mouth, destined to receive the rest. The They are the elements in charge to connect
direct rests are located directly to the side the other components of the prosthetic
of the prosthetic spaces. The indirect rests between them, in the way to constitute a
are located distant to the prosthetic single body. The major connector can be
spaces. compared to the frame of a car,
Location of the rests: guaranteeing the rigidity and the good
functioning of all parts of the vehicle.
- Lingual bar:
Saddles
The saddles are the elements of the partial The lingual bar will be discharge 0.01" off
denture destined to fill the prosthetic the gingival (0.02" free ends cases).
spaces, to support and to join the artificial
- Palatine plate:
Anterior and posterior stabilization wings
can be added in the palatines plates,
Minor connectors
Besides joining the rests and the clasps to
the saddles and the major connectors, they
are also a transmission path for the oclusal improving the stability of the prosthetic,
loads to the support teeth. The direct minor creating an indirect retention.
connectors are located directly to the side
- Dental major connector:
The dental major connector is a solution for
high lingual insertions, presence of torus,
or little height.