What is the metal device that is designed to protect the abutment teeth from excessive occlusal loads and stress during mastication?

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A stress breaker is a metal device built into a partial denture design to protect the abutment teeth from excessive occlusal loads and stress during mastication.
A minor connector links the major connector to the base and other areas,such as rests and clasps.
A rest is a metal projection on or near the retainer of a partial denture.
A clasp is the portion of the framework that directly supports and provides stability to the partial denture.

What Is the Metal Device That Is Designed to Protect