Examination of inter-rater and intra-rater reliability during retentive force measurement of different clasps using the developed small-sized retentive force measurement device

Examination of inter-rater and intra-rater reliability during retentive force measurement of different clasps using the developed small-sized retentive force measurement device

Abstract Background The design process of a removable partial denture (RPD) consists of rests, major connectors, minor connectors, denture base, and retainer. The abutment tooth contour determines the location of the retention portion of the clasp at the retention areas. The load capacity of the cla...

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Main Authors: Hitoshi Akiyama, Maiko Sakamoto, Ryoichi Akama, Jun Takei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Abutment tooth
Retentive force
Removable partial denture
Clasp
Intraclass correlation coefficient
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01215-2

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