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What is the function of a dental rest in preventing extrusion of unopposed abutment teeth?
What is the function of a dental rest in preventing extrusion of unopposed abutment teeth?
- Maintaining occlusion (correct)
- Increasing VDO
- Establishing acceptable occlusal plane
- Directing the force axially along the long axes of teeth
In what way does a dental rest contribute to preventing food impaction?
In what way does a dental rest contribute to preventing food impaction?
- Maintaining occlusion
- Increasing VDO
- Establishing acceptable occlusal plane
- Close the gap between adjacent teeth (correct)
What additional function does an onlay rest have, according to the text?
What additional function does an onlay rest have, according to the text?
- Increasing VDO
- Maintaining correct location of the denture in rebasing or relining
- Sharing in horizontal stabilization
- Alteration of cusp height & angles (correct)
Which type of partially edentulous arches do dental rests act as indirect retainers for?
Which type of partially edentulous arches do dental rests act as indirect retainers for?
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What is the primary requirement for the placement of a dental rest?
What is the primary requirement for the placement of a dental rest?
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