Question 180 (part 2) · LDEK · Cast partial dentures

Supragingival retentive arm runs in the following way:

  1. A. from the gap of proximal zone to distal, undercut is in the distal zone.
  2. B. from the gap of distal to proximal zone, undercut is in the proximal zone.
  3. C. to the tooth surface only actual part of the arm adheres.
  4. D. indirect part of the arm runs above the gingiva.
  5. E. answers C and D are true.
Hint

A bar-type arm approaches the undercut from the gingival side instead of encircling the crown.

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