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What is the function of a dental rest in preventing extrusion of unopposed abutment teeth?
Maintaining occlusion
In what way does a dental rest contribute to preventing food impaction?
Close the gap between adjacent teeth
What additional function does an onlay rest have, according to the text?
Alteration of cusp height & angles
Which type of partially edentulous arches do dental rests act as indirect retainers for?
Kennedy Class I, II, and long-span IV
What is the primary requirement for the placement of a dental rest?
Directing the force axially along the long axes of teeth
Test your knowledge of rest and rest seat definitions in dentistry. Learn about the functions and characteristics of RPD rests and rest seats.
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