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Record 1 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

A circumferential type clasp modified so that the connection to the denture is attached at the terminal end of the lingual arm rather than at the occlusal rest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Attachement de prothèse partielle qui encercle la dent et est relié à la prothèse par fixation au bout de la barre linguale plutôt qu'à la pièce occlusale.

Spanish

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