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This document discusses different types of direct retainers used in removable partial dentures. It begins by defining key terms like retainer, direct retention, and direct retainer. It then describes the basic parts of a clasp assembly including the rest, body, shoulder, reciprocal arm, retentive arm, and terminal. The principles of clasp design such as encirclement, support, reciprocation, retention, stability, and passivity are explained. Different types of extracoronal direct retainers like occlusally ap

Author
Jyothsna S Reddy
Language
EN