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Which part of the partial denture contacts the abutment teeth and prevents the partial from moving?
 a. Saddle
  b. Major connectors
  c. Minor connectors
  d. Clasps

Question 2

Which part of the partial denture protects against food impaction by filling the tooth-tissue junctions?
 a. Retainer
  b. Major connectors
  c. Minor connectors
  d. Clasps



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Answer to Question 1

d
RATIONALE: Clasps on a partial denture contact the abutment teeth and prevent the partial from moving.

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: Minor connectors on a partial denture protect against food impaction by filling the tooth-tissue junctions.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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