Abstract

Removable partial dentures should be designed to ensure efficient distribution of masticatory loads over the abutment teeth and alveolar ridge. The relationship between the denture stiffness and the various clasp designs on the pressure distribution to a single abutment tooth and the alveolar ridge was investigated in this study.The results were as follows:1. Regardless of the retainer designs, the pressure on the alveolar ridge was less when using a double structure than a skeleton type, and the pressure on the abutment tooth in the vertical direction was greater when supported by a double structure than a skeleton type.2. When a Konus telescope was applied as a retainer the pressure on the abutment tooth in the vertical direction was greater than an Akers or an RPI clasp.3. When an RPI clasp was applied as a retainer the amount of pressure on the alveolar ridge was maximum.4. The pressure on the abutment tooth in the lateral direction showed a greater tendency when an Akers clasp was applied.5. The displacement and strain of the denture were the least when a double structure design was applied.6. When a double structure design with Konus telescope was applied, the displacement of the denture was the least.

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