Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question

Which statement best characterizes an I-bar clasp in a removable partial denture?

1. It is a rigid major connector that transfers stress across the arch
2. It is an indirect retainer placed on the opposite side of the fulcrum line
3. It is a bar (Roach) clasp that approaches the undercut from a gingival direction and provides retention with minimal tooth contact
4. It is a circumferential clasp that approaches the undercut from an occlusal direction

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