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| 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. |
Akers clasp
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