10. Indirect Retainer

29/08/2020 2 min
10. Indirect Retainer

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Episode Synopsis

INDIRECT RETAINER Most commonly used in Kennedy class I, II & IV -ie. Distal extension cases They have the most tipping tendency and need both tooth + tissue support Resistance by preventing lifting off of the distal extension through First order liver principle(see-saw principles) The rest should be fabricated at 90 degrees away and anterior to the fulcrum line Should be placed as far as possible from fulcrum line. Types: auxillary rest — google (PM/canine) -- o Lingual plate major connector + indirect retainer -- o Canine extension from mesial rest