In partial dentures the guidelines “Guiding Planes” serve to:
A. Aid in balancing occlusion
B. Assure predictable clasp retention
C. Form right angle with the occlusal plane
D. Eliminate the necessity for precision attachment
E. Eliminate the necessity for a posterior clasp

1 Answer

Answer :

B. Assure predictable clasp retention

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