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REST & REST SEATS
Rest: Takes support from tooth
Most effective support
provided if tooth is stressed
Rest taking J
in vertical direction
support from
(axial loading)
tooth
Any component providing vertical support → rest
The prepared surface on abutment that receives rest→ rest seat
Occlusal
Depending on the surface
providing the Support rest are of Incisal
different types
Lingual
Purpose of rest: Provides
Vertical support
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1. Maintain components in their planned position
2. Prevents impingement of soft tissue (Resists movement
3. Directs occlusal loads on abutment teeth. towards soft tissue)
Occlusal rest & rest seat
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1. Should be rounded triangular
With apex towards center of occlusal surface Rounded
Triangular with apex
2. Base of triangular shape: towards occlusion
at least 2.5 mm for molars and premolars
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3. Marginal ridge should be reduced by 1 .
5 mm
1.5 mm in height
[Link] of occlusal rest: concave / spoon shaped
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5. Angle between occlusal rest
and minor Connector: <90°
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Lingual rest
• when only anterior teeth are available for occlusal support
• on canine / incisors
Placed on enamel seat at cingulum or
just incisal to cingulum
• May be placed on:
1. Lingual surface of tooth
2. Prepared rest seat on cast restoration seat
3. Laminate veneer
4. Composite restoration
Incisal rest Rounded notch
• Placed on incisal angles of anterior teeth
• Least desirable placement
• placed on enamel
• used predominantly as auxiliary rest
• More applicable on Mandibular canine 2.5 mm wide
1.5 mm deep
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