TYPES OF CLASPS AND WHERE TO USE THEM

In the Ney Surveyor System of clasp design we have concentrated on

five cast clasps which , because of their fundamentally sound design and

areas
broad application , will satisfy the clasping requirements on the great
majority of partial dentures . Modifications of these clasps may sometimes

right. The # 1, the # 2 , the # 1 # 2 ,

the
Left to Back action the Ring

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By
be

necessary because
of

the normal variations mouth conditions

in

.
the time most patients need partial denture neglect and age have often
,
a
all

altered nature plan make teeth conform standard Occasionally

to

to

,
a

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therefore clasping problems will be encountered that cannot be met by

,

long the basic principles

as

as

conventional design good

of
However
,
a

design and correct positioning are observed any necessary modifications

,

will work out with complete success

.

Rigid clasp sections are always above survey line flexible portions below
,

The Clasp
#
1

of

The rigid portion the clasp includes the occlusal rest and those
#
1

the point
of

parts
of

the clasp arms the shoulders closest attachment

to
,

the saddle The occlusal rest positioned well within the rigid body
to

of
,
.

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