| Term | Kennedy bar |
| Pronunciation | KEH-nuh-dee ... |
| Variations | continuous bar connector, continuous bar retainer, split lingual bar, double lingual bar, continuous clasp, secondary lingual bar |
| See also | lingual plate |
| Definition | A bar that rests on the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior teeth and acts as an indirect retainer for a lower partial denture. Used in conjunction with a lingual bar. |
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