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What is the primary purpose of the reciprocal clasp arm on the lingual surface of the abutment?
What is the primary purpose of the reciprocal clasp arm on the lingual surface of the abutment?
- To provide additional retention for the prosthesis
- To improve the esthetic appearance of the prosthesis
- To distribute the occlusal forces more evenly on the abutment tooth
- To counteract lateral displacement of the abutment tooth (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a clasp assembly?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a clasp assembly?
- Facial Esthetics (correct)
- Support
- Stability
- Retention
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a clasp assembly?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a clasp assembly?
- Retention
- Passivity
- Support
- Aesthetics (correct)
Where should the reciprocal clasp arm be positioned on the lingual surface of the abutment tooth?
Where should the reciprocal clasp arm be positioned on the lingual surface of the abutment tooth?
Which component of a clasp assembly contributes the most to its stability?
Which component of a clasp assembly contributes the most to its stability?
What is the primary function of the retentive clasp arm?
What is the primary function of the retentive clasp arm?
Which type of clasp component is responsible for providing support to the prosthesis?
Which type of clasp component is responsible for providing support to the prosthesis?
Which of the following is the most important requirement of a clasp assembly?
Which of the following is the most important requirement of a clasp assembly?
How does the reciprocal clasp arm help to prevent lateral displacement of the abutment tooth?
How does the reciprocal clasp arm help to prevent lateral displacement of the abutment tooth?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a wrought-wire clasp?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a wrought-wire clasp?
Which two components of a clasp assembly work together to provide reciprocation?
Which two components of a clasp assembly work together to provide reciprocation?
What is the purpose of the lingual plating (arrow) shown in the image?
What is the purpose of the lingual plating (arrow) shown in the image?
What is the primary requirement for the reciprocal element in a dental prosthesis design?
What is the primary requirement for the reciprocal element in a dental prosthesis design?
In dental prosthesis design, why is it crucial that the reciprocal element loses contact with the tooth during vertical movement of the prosthesis?
In dental prosthesis design, why is it crucial that the reciprocal element loses contact with the tooth during vertical movement of the prosthesis?
Which element serves as the reciprocal element in a first premolar clasp assembly?
Which element serves as the reciprocal element in a first premolar clasp assembly?
What design consideration ensures simultaneous contact of the retentive terminus & reciprocal element during prosthesis insertion & removal?
What design consideration ensures simultaneous contact of the retentive terminus & reciprocal element during prosthesis insertion & removal?
What happens if the retentive terminus contacts the abutment before the reciprocal element does?
What happens if the retentive terminus contacts the abutment before the reciprocal element does?
Why is it important for the axial surface of an abutment to be prepared parallel to the path of insertion & removal?
Why is it important for the axial surface of an abutment to be prepared parallel to the path of insertion & removal?
