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An Akers' clasp is the classic direct retainer for removable partial dentures. [1] Named after its inventor, Polk E. Akers, this suprabulge clasp consists of a rest, a guide plate, a retentive arm and a reciprocal arm. Akers' clasps, as a rule, face away from an edentulous area. Should they face the edentulous area, they are termed reverse ...
A removable partial denture (RPD) is a denture for a partially edentulous patient who desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons and who cannot have a bridge (a fixed partial denture) for any reason, such as a lack of required teeth to serve as support for a bridge (i.e. distal abutments) or financial limitations.
Akers may refer to: People. Akers (surname) Places. In the United States: Akers ... Akers' clasp, for removable partial dentures; See also. Aker (disambiguation)
Michael Akers (born 1970), American film director, producer, screenwriter and editor; Michelle Akers (born 1966), American soccer player; Polk E. Akers, inventor of Akers' clasp; Rob Akers (1941–2006), Australian politician and architect; Ronald Akers (1939–2024), American criminologist; Susan Grey Akers (1889–1984), American librarian
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The Vikings fear running back Cam Akers suffered an Achilles injury during the third quarter of Sunday's 31-28 victory at Atlanta, coach Kevin O'Connell said. Akers limped off the field after ...
The Vikings fear running back Cam Akers suffered an Achilles injury during the third quarter of Sunday's 31-28 victory at Atlanta, coach Kevin O'Connell said. Akers limped off the field after ...
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