Continuous Clasping

[Dental1]

I have a Doctor who wants continuous clasp on his RPD, what is that? Can you point me to a picture if you do know Thanks.

 

[DMC]

Like a toilet seat or doughnut?

 

[JohnWilson]

He may mean a "Back action" clasp or a "ring" clasp. Here is a good resource for you.

http://www.johnsdental.com/pdfiles/denturepartialpdfs/RPD_Syllabusjdl.pdf

 

[araucaria]

Hope this clears it up - it's a minor connector cum indirect retainer

Another connector (sometimes referred to as a 'Kennedy Bar' or continuous clasp) consists of a dental bar, combined with a lingual bar. This combination allows the dimensions of each component to be reduced to a limited extent without compromising the overall rigidity of the connector. However, this is a relatively complex design and is best avoided if any of the simpler alternatives are feasible. Tolerance of the patient must be assessed carefully before prescribing either a dental bar or a lingual bar and continuous clasp.



Ref BDJ
From the following article
Prosthetics:
Connectors

J C Davenport, R M Basker, J R Heath, J P Ralph, P-O Glantz & P Hammond

British Dental Journal 190, 184 - 191 (2001) Published online: 24 February 2001

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4800919

 

[araucaria]