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Adjusting RPD Clasps

Description:
As removable partial dentures (RPDs) age, loss of retention is a common complaint. When a patient is not ready to replace their RPD, cast metal and wrought wire clasps can be adjusted to re-engage the undercut. In addition to pliers, boomerang-shaped clasp adjusters have joined the armamentarium for re-engaging RPD clasps. In this tip video, Dr. Wendy AuClair gives a quick demonstration on how to utilize this tool.

Date Added:
06/04/2011

Author(s):

Wendy AuClair, DDS, MS Wendy AuClair, DDS, MS

Dr. Wendy AuClair completed her undergraduate training at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and then earned her doctoral degree from the Marquette University School ...
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Questions & Comments
ISLAM DEHIS - (03/06/2013 1.08)

Thank you..

marie hess - (06/02/2013 12.00)

who supplies the boomerang-shaped clasp adjusters ?

Agnes Knobloch - (23/10/2012 20.11)

Thank you Dr. AuClair!

Mario Marcone - (27/04/2012 20.12)

Thank you Dr AuClair ... an invaluable tool for our armamantarium

Justin Scott302 - (27/04/2012 1.03)

I'll refer all my rpd clasp adjustments to you!

chad kamel - (20/04/2011 17.58)

That was a great tip, I never knew about that product. Excellent explanation.

Tatiana Ramirez - (08/04/2011 16.17)

Awesome Wen! Thanks for the great explanation!!

Wendy AuClair - (08/04/2011 14.13)

Thanks! The product is called the Vitallium Clasp adjuster and it is available through Dentsply.

Pete Spalitto - (07/04/2011 22.55)

Good tip!

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