Rests and Rest Seats in Dentistry

Prevent impingement of soft tissue and close small spaces between teeth

Prevent vertical movement of the prosthesis and transmit forces to supporting teeth (correct)

Provide vertical support for the partial denture and maintain occlusal relationship

Direct and distribute occlusal loads to abutment teeth and prevent settling of the denture

Prevent impingement of soft tissue

Maintain occlusal relationship by preventing settling of the denture

Provide additional support or indirect retention (correct)

Direct and distribute occlusal loads to abutment teeth

Restore continuity of the arch and prevent food impaction

Maintain components in their planned positions

Prepared surface on an abutment to receive the rest (correct)

Absorb stress transmitted from the prosthesis without damaging supporting structures

<p>Directs forces apically down the long axis of the tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provide vertical support, direct and distribute occlusal loads, maintain planned positions, prevent impingement of soft tissue, and close small spaces between teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers