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The Twin‐Flex Removable Partial Denture: Design, Fabrication, and Clinical Usage
Author(s) -
Mansueto Michael A.,
Phoenix Rodney D.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1998.tb00217.x
Subject(s) - flex , fabrication , dentistry , computer science , orthodontics , materials science , engineering drawing , medicine , engineering , telecommunications , alternative medicine , pathology
A rationale for the use of Twin‐Flex clasps is presented. Twin‐Flex clasps may provide improved esthetics, an increased number of clasping sites, and enhanced patient comfort when compared with conventional clasping systems. Two fabrication methods are described, and departures from conventional clasping techniques are explained.