Questions and Answers
What component provides the greatest resistance to apical displacement in a clasp assembly?
Rest
Which quality of a clasp assembly resists displacement of a prosthesis in an apical direction?
Stability
What is the main function of a properly prepared rest seat?
Resist displacement toward the abutments
Where are rest seats primarily located?
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What do rest seats transmit parallel to the long axes of the abutments?
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In order to achieve effective support, what is essential for the rest?
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What is the quality of a clasp assembly that resists displacement of a prosthesis in a horizontal direction?
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Which component does not effectively contribute to the stability of a prosthesis within a clasp assembly?
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Where should the reciprocal clasp arm ideally be located on the lingual surface of the abutment?
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What quality of a clasp assembly counteracts lateral displacement of an abutment when the retentive clasp terminus passes over the height of contour?
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Why must lateral forces be offset by components of a clasp assembly?
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