rest and rest seats Flashcards
rigid extension of a fixed or removable partial denture that transmits functional forces to the teeth and prevents movement toward the mucosa
rest
portion of a natural tooth or cast restoration prepared to receive an occlusal, incisal, lingual ,internal, or semi-precision rest
rest seat
what are the functions of rests
*direct forces down the long axis of teeth
-prevent cervical movement of RPD
-limit lateral movement of RPD
-maintain retentive arm in proper vertical relation
-improve occlusal plane
if preventing cervical movement of RPD is not accomplished by rest,
underlying hard and soft tissues may be damaged
guiding principles of rest seat preparation:
evaulate inter-occlusal/inter-incisal relationships in both static and excursive movements
what are the 5 types of rests
occlusal
embrasure
cingulum
hooded
incisal
location of occlusal rests
-mesial/distal pits of premolars and molars
-centered over marginal ridge whenever possible
shape of occlusal rest seats:
-concave “saucer” “spoon shaped”
-ball and socket
-triangular in shape
width of occlusal rest seats
- one-third the buccolingual width
- one-half the width between the cusp tups
-do not undermine the triangular ridges
depth of occlusal rest seats
-1-1.5mm reduction over marginal ridge
-1.5-2mm reduction at deepest portion
-deepest portion located in pit area
the floor of rest seat should incline towards the axial center, forming an angle
less than 90 degrees
rest seat preparation should be (wide/narrow) and (shallow/deep)
wide and shallow
designed to ensure max bracing from the tooth. this rest would ensure that the forces are directed down the long axis of abutment and therefore the disto-occlusal rest would not have been needed
extended occlusal rest
location of embrasure rest seats:
used when:
-two adjacent posterior teeth
-often used when no posterior modification space is present
the embrasure rest seat follows the form of
of occlusal rest
where are the occlusal rests are placed on
adjacent posterior teeth
adequate tooth reduction for embrasure rest seats
1mm
-prepare “sluiceway” of around 2mm
what requires additional marginal ridge preparation u-shaped trough to accomodate clasp assembly
depth: 1mm
width:
embrasure occlusal rest
depth 1mm
width: 2mm
how is the occlusal clearance evaluated for embrasure rest seats
by placing two pieces of 18-gauge wire across the preparation
indications for lingual rest seats
- can be prepared in canines having gradual lingual slop
- can be prepared in canines using composite resin
- may be used on most anterior teeth if placed in cast restorations
location and type of cingulum rest seats
- thick well- defined cingulum enamel
- maxillary- cut into enamel
- mandibular- composite resin
form of cingulum rest seats proximal view
-floor 1mm wide
-extends from marginal ridge to marginal ridge
form of cingulum rest seats incisal view
“crescent” shaped
widest portion at the center
form of cingulum rest seats lingual view
inverted V, chevron-shaped