Question 256 (part 2) · LDEK · Cast partial dentures

It is an inferioangular surface, in relation to which guidance involving half of tooth’s surface occurs. This description concerns:

  1. A. undercut.
  2. B. actively guiding surface.
  3. C. retentive surface.
  4. D. indirect surface.
  5. E. classically guiding surface.
Hint

Retention needs more than an undercut alone: the denture must also be prevented from slipping sideways by opposing guidance.

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