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What component provides the greatest resistance to apical displacement in a clasp assembly?
What component provides the greatest resistance to apical displacement in a clasp assembly?
- Cingula of maxillary canines
- Reciprocal element
- Shoulder of retentive clasp
- Rest (correct)
Which quality of a clasp assembly resists displacement of a prosthesis in an apical direction?
Which quality of a clasp assembly resists displacement of a prosthesis in an apical direction?
- Stability (correct)
- Reciprocation
- Retention
- Encirclement
What is the main function of a properly prepared rest seat?
What is the main function of a properly prepared rest seat?
- Transmit functional forces perpendicular to the long axes
- Encircle the abutment teeth
- Resist displacement toward the abutments (correct)
- Provide stability to the prosthesis
Where are rest seats primarily located?
Where are rest seats primarily located?
What do rest seats transmit parallel to the long axes of the abutments?
What do rest seats transmit parallel to the long axes of the abutments?
In order to achieve effective support, what is essential for the rest?
In order to achieve effective support, what is essential for the rest?
What is the quality of a clasp assembly that resists displacement of a prosthesis in a horizontal direction?
What is the quality of a clasp assembly that resists displacement of a prosthesis in a horizontal direction?
Which component does not effectively contribute to the stability of a prosthesis within a clasp assembly?
Which component does not effectively contribute to the stability of a prosthesis within a clasp assembly?
Where should the reciprocal clasp arm ideally be located on the lingual surface of the abutment?
Where should the reciprocal clasp arm ideally be located on the lingual surface of the abutment?
What quality of a clasp assembly counteracts lateral displacement of an abutment when the retentive clasp terminus passes over the height of contour?
What quality of a clasp assembly counteracts lateral displacement of an abutment when the retentive clasp terminus passes over the height of contour?
Why must lateral forces be offset by components of a clasp assembly?
Why must lateral forces be offset by components of a clasp assembly?
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