Adams Clasp Theory And Fabrication

Adams Clasp Theory And Fabrication

Discuss in brief the modifications of Adam’s clasp.
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Adam’s clasp can be modifid in number of ways. These modifications permit additional uses or enhanced retention.

Modifications of Adam’s clasp

• Adam’s with single arrowhead: The Adams clasp can be modified to have a single arrowhead. This type of clasp is indicated in a partially erupted teeth which usually is the last erupted molar. The single arrowhead is made to engage the mesio-proximal undercut at the last erupted molar. The bridge is modified to encircle the teeth distally and ends on the palatal aspect as a retentive arm.

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• Adam’s clasp with J hook: A J hook can be soldered on the bridge of the Adam’s clasp. These hooks are useful in engaging elastics.

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• Adam’s with incorporated helix: A helix can be incorporated into the bridge of the Adam’s clasp. This also helps in engaging elastics.

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• Adam’s with additional arrowhead: Adam’s clasp can be constructed with an additional arrowhead. The additional arrowhead engages the proximal undercut of the adjacent teeth and is soldered on the bridge of the Adam’s clasp. This type of clasp offers additional retention.

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• Adam’s clasp with soldered buccal tube: A buccal tube can be soldered on the bridge of the Adams clasp. This modification permits use of extraoral anchorage using face bowhead gear assembly.

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• Adam’s clasp with distal extension: The Adam’s clasp can be modified so that the distal arrowhead has a small extension incorporated distally. This distal extension helps in engaging elastics.

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• Adam’s clasp on incisors and premolars: Adam’s clasp can be fabricated on the incisors and premolars when retention in those areas are required. They can be constructed to span a single tooth or two teeth.

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Adam’s Clasp

Adam’s clasp and modification.
Adam’s clasp was fist described by Professor Phillip Adams.

• Adam’s clasp  is also known as Liverpool clasp, universal clasp and modified arrowhead clasp.
• The clasp is constructed using 0.7 mm or 21 gauge hard round stainless steel wire. In canines 0.6 mm wire is used.

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Design of Adam’s Clasp

Adam’s clasp  consists of three parts, i.e. arrowhead, bridge and retentive part.

• Arrowhead
  • Tip of arrowhead is placed both mesially and distally to the tooth below greatest area of circumference.
  • Adam’s clasp  slopes with contour of gingival margin in interdental area.
  • Both the arrowheads should be parallel to each other.
• Bridge
  • Adam’s clasp  connects both the arrowheads.
  • Bridge should always be straight.
  • Angle between bridge and tooth surface is 45°
  • Gap of 1 to 2 mm should be present between bridge and tooth surface.
  • Fitting of bridge is done against the buccal surface.
  • Placement of bridge is done halfway between cervical as well as occlusal margins of buccal surface.
• Retentive part
  • Fits close to contact point.
  • Adaptation should be done interdentally.

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Adam’s clasp Advantages

• Adam’s clasp  is rigid and offer excellent retention.
• Can be fabricated on deciduous and permanent teeth.
• Can be fabricated on fully or partially erupted teeth.
• Can be used on any teeth.
• Can be modified in many ways.
• Does not cause tooth separation.
• Hooks can be formed over the clasp.
• Soldering of tubes can be done.
• No requirement of any special plier to fabricate Adam’s clasp.

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Adam’s clasp Disadvantages

• Adam’s clasp can go fracture under fatigue.
• In pedodontic cases if used for very long time, it interfere with the lateral growth of mandibular arch.