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Record 1 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

The ridge arm of the clasp so located on the tooth as to oppose any pressure exerted by the retentive arm.

OBS

It acts to stabilize the appliance and resist lateral displacement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Bras de crochet situé du côté lingual de la dent, de façon à contrer la pression exercée par le bras de rétention.

OBS

Il stabilise la prothèse et résiste au déplacement latéral.

Spanish

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