Term | Akers clasp |
Pronunciation | AY-kurz ... |
Variations | Akers' clasp, simple circumferential clasp |
See also | suprabulge clasp, embrasure clasp |
Definition | A circumferential clasp with an occlusal rest, a retentive arm that approaches the undercut from above the survey line, and a reciprocal arm. Named after its inventor, Polk E. Akers. |
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